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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,033 and 17,866

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,033 and 17,866 is: 26,526.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033 : 17,866 = 17,866 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033/17,866 = 17,866/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033x = 17,866 × 17,866
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033x = 319,193,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,193,956/12,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,526.55

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