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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,246.19 and 18,847.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,246.19 and 18,847.69 is: 29,007.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,246.19 : 18,847.69 = 18,847.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,246.19/18,847.69 = 18,847.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,246.19x = 18,847.69 × 18,847.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,246.19x = 355,235,324.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,235,324.10/12,246.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,007.83

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