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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,598.03 and 18,210.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,598.03 and 18,210.94 is: 26,324.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,598.03 : 18,210.94 = 18,210.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,598.03/18,210.94 = 18,210.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,598.03x = 18,210.94 × 18,210.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,598.03x = 331,638,244.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,638,244.63/12,598.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,324.61

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