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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,592 and 19,626

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,592 and 19,626 is: 28,338.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,592 : 19,626 = 19,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,592/19,626 = 19,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,592x = 19,626 × 19,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,592x = 385,179,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,179,876/13,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,338.72

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