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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,513 and 18,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,513 and 18,860 is: 28,426.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,513 : 18,860 = 18,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,513/18,860 = 18,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,513x = 18,860 × 18,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,513x = 355,699,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,699,600/12,513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,426.40

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