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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,716 and 18,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,716 and 18,618 is: 27,259.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,716 : 18,618 = 18,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,716/18,618 = 18,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,716x = 18,618 × 18,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,716x = 346,629,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,629,924/12,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,259.35

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