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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,512 and 18,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,512 and 18,184 is: 26,427.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,512 : 18,184 = 18,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,512/18,184 = 18,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,512x = 18,184 × 18,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,512x = 330,657,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,657,856/12,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,427.26

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