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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,758 and 18,387

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,758 and 18,387 is: 26,499.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,758 : 18,387 = 18,387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,758/18,387 = 18,387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,758x = 18,387 × 18,387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,758x = 338,081,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,081,769/12,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,499.59

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