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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,087 and 18,203

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,087 and 18,203 is: 27,413.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,087 : 18,203 = 18,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,087/18,203 = 18,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,087x = 18,203 × 18,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,087x = 331,349,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,349,209/12,087
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,413.68

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