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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,444 and 18,863

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,444 and 18,863 is: 28,593.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,444 : 18,863 = 18,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,444/18,863 = 18,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,444x = 18,863 × 18,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,444x = 355,812,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,812,769/12,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,593.12

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