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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,842 and 18,031

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,842 and 18,031 is: 25,316.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,842 : 18,031 = 18,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,842/18,031 = 18,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,842x = 18,031 × 18,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,842x = 325,116,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,116,961/12,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,316.69

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