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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,227 and 18,901

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,227 and 18,901 is: 29,217.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,227 : 18,901 = 18,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,227/18,901 = 18,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,227x = 18,901 × 18,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,227x = 357,247,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,247,801/12,227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,217.94

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