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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,752 and 19,390

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,752 and 19,390 is: 27,339.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,752 : 19,390 = 19,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,752/19,390 = 19,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,752x = 19,390 × 19,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,752x = 375,972,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,972,100/13,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,339.45

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