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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,776 and 18,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,776 and 18,718 is: 27,423.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,776 : 18,718 = 18,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,776/18,718 = 18,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,776x = 18,718 × 18,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,776x = 350,363,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,363,524/12,776
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,423.57

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