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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,429.75 and 18,057.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,429.75 and 18,057.75 is: 26,234.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,429.75 : 18,057.75 = 18,057.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,429.75/18,057.75 = 18,057.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,429.75x = 18,057.75 × 18,057.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,429.75x = 326,082,335.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,082,335.06/12,429.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,234.02

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