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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,213 and 18,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,213 and 18,316 is: 27,468.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,213 : 18,316 = 18,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,213/18,316 = 18,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,213x = 18,316 × 18,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,213x = 335,475,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,475,856/12,213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,468.75

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