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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,298.08 and 18,449.65

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,298.08 and 18,449.65 is: 27,678.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,298.08 : 18,449.65 = 18,449.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,298.08/18,449.65 = 18,449.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,298.08x = 18,449.65 × 18,449.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,298.08x = 340,389,527.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,389,527.47/12,298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,678.27

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