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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,436 and 18,836

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,436 and 18,836 is: 28,529.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,436 : 18,836 = 18,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,436/18,836 = 18,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,436x = 18,836 × 18,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,436x = 354,794,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,794,896/12,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,529.66

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