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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,682 and 19,947

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,682 and 19,947 is: 29,080.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,682 : 19,947 = 19,947 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,682/19,947 = 19,947/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,682x = 19,947 × 19,947
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,682x = 397,882,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,882,809/13,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,080.75

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