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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,762 and 19,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,762 and 19,562 is: 27,806.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,762 : 19,562 = 19,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,762/19,562 = 19,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,762x = 19,562 × 19,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,762x = 382,671,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,671,844/13,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,806.41

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