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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,658 and 19,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,658 and 19,343 is: 27,394.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,658 : 19,343 = 19,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,658/19,343 = 19,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,658x = 19,343 × 19,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,658x = 374,151,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,151,649/13,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,394.32

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