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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,113.93 and 18,327.52

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,113.93 and 18,327.52 is: 27,728.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,113.93 : 18,327.52 = 18,327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,113.93/18,327.52 = 18,327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,113.93x = 18,327.52 × 18,327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,113.93x = 335,897,828.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,897,828.98/12,113.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,728.23

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