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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,668 and 18,980

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,668 and 18,980 is: 28,437.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,668 : 18,980 = 18,980 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,668/18,980 = 18,980/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,668x = 18,980 × 18,980
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,668x = 360,240,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,240,400/12,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,437.04

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