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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,171 and 18,794

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,171 and 18,794 is: 29,020.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,171 : 18,794 = 18,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,171/18,794 = 18,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,171x = 18,794 × 18,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,171x = 353,214,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,214,436/12,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,020.99

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