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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,341 and 18,187

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,341 and 18,187 is: 26,802.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,341 : 18,187 = 18,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,341/18,187 = 18,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,341x = 18,187 × 18,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,341x = 330,766,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,766,969/12,341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,802.28

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