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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,395 and 18,046

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,395 and 18,046 is: 26,273.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,395 : 18,046 = 18,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,395/18,046 = 18,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,395x = 18,046 × 18,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,395x = 325,658,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,658,116/12,395
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,273.35

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