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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,782 and 18,120

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,782 and 18,120 is: 25,687.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,782 : 18,120 = 18,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,782/18,120 = 18,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,782x = 18,120 × 18,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,782x = 328,334,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,334,400/12,782
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,687.25

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