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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,296 and 18,020

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,296 and 18,020 is: 26,408.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,296 : 18,020 = 18,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,296/18,020 = 18,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,296x = 18,020 × 18,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,296x = 324,720,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,720,400/12,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,408.62

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