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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,562 and 18,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,562 and 18,464 is: 27,138.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,562 : 18,464 = 18,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,562/18,464 = 18,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,562x = 18,464 × 18,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,562x = 340,919,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,919,296/12,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,138.93

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