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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,631 and 18,391

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,631 and 18,391 is: 26,777.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,631 : 18,391 = 18,391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,631/18,391 = 18,391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,631x = 18,391 × 18,391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,631x = 338,228,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,228,881/12,631
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,777.68

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