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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,408 and 18,168

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,408 and 18,168 is: 26,601.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,408 : 18,168 = 18,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,408/18,168 = 18,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,408x = 18,168 × 18,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,408x = 330,076,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,076,224/12,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,601.89

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