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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,316 and 18,953

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,316 and 18,953 is: 29,166.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,316 : 18,953 = 18,953 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,316/18,953 = 18,953/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,316x = 18,953 × 18,953
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,316x = 359,216,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,216,209/12,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,166.63

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