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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,486.66 and 18,540.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,486.66 and 18,540.14 is: 27,528.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,486.66 : 18,540.14 = 18,540.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,486.66/18,540.14 = 18,540.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,486.66x = 18,540.14 × 18,540.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,486.66x = 343,736,814.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,736,814.39/12,486.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,528.33

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