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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,738 and 19,294

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,738 and 19,294 is: 27,096.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,738 : 19,294 = 19,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,738/19,294 = 19,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,738x = 19,294 × 19,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,738x = 372,258,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,258,436/13,738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,096.99

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