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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,206 and 17,845

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,206 and 17,845 is: 26,089.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,206 : 17,845 = 17,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,206/17,845 = 17,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,206x = 17,845 × 17,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,206x = 318,444,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,444,025/12,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,089.14

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