Finding the Third Proportional to 12,612 and 18,918
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,612 and 18,918 is: 28,377
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,612 : 18,918 = 18,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,612/18,918 = 18,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,612x = 18,918 × 18,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,612x = 357,890,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,890,724/12,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,377
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