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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,119.63 and 18,832.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,119.63 and 18,832.50 is: 29,263.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,119.63 : 18,832.50 = 18,832.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,119.63/18,832.50 = 18,832.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,119.63x = 18,832.50 × 18,832.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,119.63x = 354,663,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,663,056.25/12,119.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,263.53

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