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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,210.75 and 18,267.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,210.75 and 18,267.75 is: 27,329.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,210.75 : 18,267.75 = 18,267.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,210.75/18,267.75 = 18,267.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,210.75x = 18,267.75 × 18,267.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,210.75x = 333,710,690.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,710,690.06/12,210.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,329.25

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