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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,210 and 18,307

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,210 and 18,307 is: 27,448.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,210 : 18,307 = 18,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,210/18,307 = 18,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,210x = 18,307 × 18,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,210x = 335,146,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,146,249/12,210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,448.51

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