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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,208 and 18,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,208 and 18,284 is: 27,384.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,208 : 18,284 = 18,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,208/18,284 = 18,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,208x = 18,284 × 18,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,208x = 334,304,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,304,656/12,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,384.06

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