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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,208 and 18,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,208 and 18,368 is: 27,636.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,208 : 18,368 = 18,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,208/18,368 = 18,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,208x = 18,368 × 18,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,208x = 337,383,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,383,424/12,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,636.26

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