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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,481.88 and 18,852.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,481.88 and 18,852.75 is: 28,475.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,481.88 : 18,852.75 = 18,852.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,481.88/18,852.75 = 18,852.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,481.88x = 18,852.75 × 18,852.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,481.88x = 355,426,182.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,426,182.56/12,481.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,475.38

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