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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,042 and 18,915

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,042 and 18,915 is: 29,710.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,042 : 18,915 = 18,915 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,042/18,915 = 18,915/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,042x = 18,915 × 18,915
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,042x = 357,777,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,777,225/12,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,710.78

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