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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,378 and 18,570

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,378 and 18,570 is: 27,859.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,378 : 18,570 = 18,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,378/18,570 = 18,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,378x = 18,570 × 18,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,378x = 344,844,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,844,900/12,378
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,859.50

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