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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,038 and 18,603

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,038 and 18,603 is: 28,748.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,038 : 18,603 = 18,603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,038/18,603 = 18,603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,038x = 18,603 × 18,603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,038x = 346,071,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,071,609/12,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,748.26

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