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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,030 and 18,981

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,030 and 18,981 is: 29,948.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,030 : 18,981 = 18,981 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,030/18,981 = 18,981/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,030x = 18,981 × 18,981
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,030x = 360,278,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,278,361/12,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,948.33

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