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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,108 and 18,094

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,108 and 18,094 is: 27,039.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,108 : 18,094 = 18,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,108/18,094 = 18,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,108x = 18,094 × 18,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,108x = 327,392,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,392,836/12,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,039.38

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