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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,706 and 19,299

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,706 and 19,299 is: 27,174.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,706 : 19,299 = 19,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,706/19,299 = 19,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,706x = 19,299 × 19,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,706x = 372,451,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,451,401/13,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,174.33

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