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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,956 and 19,563

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,956 and 19,563 is: 27,422.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,956 : 19,563 = 19,563 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,956/19,563 = 19,563/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,956x = 19,563 × 19,563
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,956x = 382,710,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,710,969/13,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,422.68

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