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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,004 and 18,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,004 and 18,430 is: 28,295.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,004 : 18,430 = 18,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,004/18,430 = 18,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,004x = 18,430 × 18,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,004x = 339,664,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,664,900/12,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,295.98

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