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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,366 and 18,105

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,366 and 18,105 is: 26,507.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,366 : 18,105 = 18,105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,366/18,105 = 18,105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,366x = 18,105 × 18,105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,366x = 327,791,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,791,025/12,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,507.44

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