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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,216 and 18,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,216 and 18,512 is: 28,052.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,216 : 18,512 = 18,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,216/18,512 = 18,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,216x = 18,512 × 18,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,216x = 342,694,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,694,144/12,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,052.89

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