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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,498 and 18,267

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,498 and 18,267 is: 26,698.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,498 : 18,267 = 18,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,498/18,267 = 18,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,498x = 18,267 × 18,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,498x = 333,683,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,683,289/12,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,698.93

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