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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,584 and 18,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,584 and 18,676 is: 27,717.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,584 : 18,676 = 18,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,584/18,676 = 18,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,584x = 18,676 × 18,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,584x = 348,792,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,792,976/12,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,717.18

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