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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,660 and 18,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,660 and 18,232 is: 26,256.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,660 : 18,232 = 18,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,660/18,232 = 18,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,660x = 18,232 × 18,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,660x = 332,405,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,405,824/12,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,256.38

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