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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,428 and 17,868

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,428 and 17,868 is: 25,689.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,428 : 17,868 = 17,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,428/17,868 = 17,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,428x = 17,868 × 17,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,428x = 319,265,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,265,424/12,428
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,689.20

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