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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,253 and 18,331

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,253 and 18,331 is: 27,423.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,253 : 18,331 = 18,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,253/18,331 = 18,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,253x = 18,331 × 18,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,253x = 336,025,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,025,561/12,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,423.94

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