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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,426 and 18,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,426 and 18,800 is: 28,443.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,426 : 18,800 = 18,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,426/18,800 = 18,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,426x = 18,800 × 18,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,426x = 353,440,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,440,000/12,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,443.59

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