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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,161 and 18,329

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,161 and 18,329 is: 27,625.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,161 : 18,329 = 18,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,161/18,329 = 18,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,161x = 18,329 × 18,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,161x = 335,952,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,952,241/12,161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,625.38

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