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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,192 and 18,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,192 and 18,030 is: 26,663.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,192 : 18,030 = 18,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,192/18,030 = 18,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,192x = 18,030 × 18,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,192x = 325,080,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,080,900/12,192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,663.46

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