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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,412 and 18,373

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,412 and 18,373 is: 27,196.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,412 : 18,373 = 18,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,412/18,373 = 18,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,412x = 18,373 × 18,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,412x = 337,567,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,567,129/12,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,196.84

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