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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,451 and 18,723.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,451 and 18,723.50 is: 28,155.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,451 : 18,723.50 = 18,723.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,451/18,723.50 = 18,723.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,451x = 18,723.50 × 18,723.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,451x = 350,569,452.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,569,452.25/12,451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,155.93

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