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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,058 and 18,555

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,058 and 18,555 is: 28,552.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,058 : 18,555 = 18,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,058/18,555 = 18,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,058x = 18,555 × 18,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,058x = 344,288,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,288,025/12,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,552.66

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