Finding the Third Proportional to 12,504 and 18,721
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,504 and 18,721 is: 28,029.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,504 : 18,721 = 18,721 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,504/18,721 = 18,721/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,504x = 18,721 × 18,721 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,504x = 350,475,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 350,475,841/12,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,029.10
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