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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,312 and 18,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,312 and 18,572 is: 28,014.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,312 : 18,572 = 18,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,312/18,572 = 18,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,312x = 18,572 × 18,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,312x = 344,919,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,919,184/12,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,014.88

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