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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,408 and 18,714

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,408 and 18,714 is: 28,224.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,408 : 18,714 = 18,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,408/18,714 = 18,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,408x = 18,714 × 18,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,408x = 350,213,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,213,796/12,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,224.84

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