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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,724.50 and 18,330

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,724.50 and 18,330 is: 26,404.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,724.50 : 18,330 = 18,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,724.50/18,330 = 18,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,724.50x = 18,330 × 18,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,724.50x = 335,988,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,988,900/12,724.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,404.88

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