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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,032 and 18,595

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,032 and 18,595 is: 28,737.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,032 : 18,595 = 18,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,032/18,595 = 18,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,032x = 18,595 × 18,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,032x = 345,774,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,774,025/12,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,737.87

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