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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,360 and 18,650

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,360 and 18,650 is: 28,140.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,360 : 18,650 = 18,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,360/18,650 = 18,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,360x = 18,650 × 18,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,360x = 347,822,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,822,500/12,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,140.98

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