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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,667 and 18,930

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,667 and 18,930 is: 28,289.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,667 : 18,930 = 18,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,667/18,930 = 18,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,667x = 18,930 × 18,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,667x = 358,344,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,344,900/12,667
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,289.64

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