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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,278 and 18,961

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,278 and 18,961 is: 29,281.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,278 : 18,961 = 18,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,278/18,961 = 18,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,278x = 18,961 × 18,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,278x = 359,519,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,519,521/12,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,281.60

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