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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,222 and 18,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,222 and 18,325 is: 27,475.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,222 : 18,325 = 18,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,222/18,325 = 18,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,222x = 18,325 × 18,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,222x = 335,805,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,805,625/12,222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,475.51

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