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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,666 and 18,982

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,666 and 18,982 is: 28,447.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,666 : 18,982 = 18,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,666/18,982 = 18,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,666x = 18,982 × 18,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,666x = 360,316,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,316,324/12,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,447.52

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