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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,073 and 18,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,073 and 18,762 is: 29,157.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,073 : 18,762 = 18,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,073/18,762 = 18,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,073x = 18,762 × 18,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,073x = 352,012,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,012,644/12,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,157.02

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