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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,187.97 and 18,202.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,187.97 and 18,202.22 is: 27,184.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,187.97 : 18,202.22 = 18,202.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,187.97/18,202.22 = 18,202.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,187.97x = 18,202.22 × 18,202.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,187.97x = 331,320,767.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,320,767.42/12,187.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,184.25

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