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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,808 and 18,412

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,808 and 18,412 is: 26,467.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,808 : 18,412 = 18,412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,808/18,412 = 18,412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,808x = 18,412 × 18,412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,808x = 339,001,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,001,744/12,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,467.97

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