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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,032 and 18,879

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,032 and 18,879 is: 29,622.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,032 : 18,879 = 18,879 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,032/18,879 = 18,879/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,032x = 18,879 × 18,879
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,032x = 356,416,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,416,641/12,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,622.39

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