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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,333 and 18,806.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,333 and 18,806.25 is: 28,677.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,333 : 18,806.25 = 18,806.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,333/18,806.25 = 18,806.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,333x = 18,806.25 × 18,806.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,333x = 353,675,039.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,675,039.06/12,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,677.13

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