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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,611 and 18,934

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,611 and 18,934 is: 28,427.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,611 : 18,934 = 18,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,611/18,934 = 18,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,611x = 18,934 × 18,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,611x = 358,496,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,496,356/12,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,427.27

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