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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,038 and 18,057

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,038 and 18,057 is: 27,085.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,038 : 18,057 = 18,057 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,038/18,057 = 18,057/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,038x = 18,057 × 18,057
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,038x = 326,055,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,055,249/12,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,085.50

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