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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,486 and 18,542

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,486 and 18,542 is: 27,535.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,486 : 18,542 = 18,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,486/18,542 = 18,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,486x = 18,542 × 18,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,486x = 343,805,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,805,764/12,486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,535.30

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