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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,655 and 18,227

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,655 and 18,227 is: 26,252.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,655 : 18,227 = 18,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,655/18,227 = 18,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,655x = 18,227 × 18,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,655x = 332,223,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,223,529/12,655
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,252.35

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