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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,672 and 18,597

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,672 and 18,597 is: 27,292.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,672 : 18,597 = 18,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,672/18,597 = 18,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,672x = 18,597 × 18,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,672x = 345,848,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,848,409/12,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,292.33

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