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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,356 and 18,098

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,356 and 18,098 is: 26,508.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,356 : 18,098 = 18,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,356/18,098 = 18,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,356x = 18,098 × 18,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,356x = 327,537,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,537,604/12,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,508.38

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