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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,236 and 18,362

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,236 and 18,362 is: 27,555.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,236 : 18,362 = 18,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,236/18,362 = 18,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,236x = 18,362 × 18,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,236x = 337,163,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,163,044/12,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,555.01

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