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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,580 and 18,666

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,580 and 18,666 is: 27,696.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,580 : 18,666 = 18,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,580/18,666 = 18,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,580x = 18,666 × 18,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,580x = 348,419,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,419,556/12,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,696.31

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