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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,234 and 18,375

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,234 and 18,375 is: 27,598.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,234 : 18,375 = 18,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,234/18,375 = 18,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,234x = 18,375 × 18,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,234x = 337,640,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,640,625/12,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,598.55

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