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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,116 and 18,767

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,116 and 18,767 is: 29,069.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,116 : 18,767 = 18,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,116/18,767 = 18,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,116x = 18,767 × 18,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,116x = 352,200,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,200,289/12,116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,069.02

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