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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,548 and 18,377

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,548 and 18,377 is: 26,913.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,548 : 18,377 = 18,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,548/18,377 = 18,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,548x = 18,377 × 18,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,548x = 337,714,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,714,129/12,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,913.78

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