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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,598 and 18,843

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,598 and 18,843 is: 28,183.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,598 : 18,843 = 18,843 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,598/18,843 = 18,843/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,598x = 18,843 × 18,843
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,598x = 355,058,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,058,649/12,598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,183.73

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