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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,309.47 and 18,445.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,309.47 and 18,445.22 is: 27,639.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,309.47 : 18,445.22 = 18,445.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,309.47/18,445.22 = 18,445.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,309.47x = 18,445.22 × 18,445.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,309.47x = 340,226,094.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,226,094.74/12,309.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,639.38

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