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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,716 and 18,730

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,716 and 18,730 is: 27,588.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,716 : 18,730 = 18,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,716/18,730 = 18,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,716x = 18,730 × 18,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,716x = 350,812,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,812,900/12,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,588.31

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