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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,331.13 and 18,063.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,331.13 and 18,063.56 is: 26,460.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,331.13 : 18,063.56 = 18,063.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,331.13/18,063.56 = 18,063.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,331.13x = 18,063.56 × 18,063.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,331.13x = 326,292,290.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,292,290.19/12,331.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,460.87

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