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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,204 and 18,257.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,204 and 18,257.75 is: 27,314.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,204 : 18,257.75 = 18,257.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,204/18,257.75 = 18,257.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,204x = 18,257.75 × 18,257.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,204x = 333,345,435.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,345,435.06/12,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,314.44

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