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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,844 and 18,438

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,844 and 18,438 is: 26,468.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,844 : 18,438 = 18,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,844/18,438 = 18,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,844x = 18,438 × 18,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,844x = 339,959,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,959,844/12,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,468.38

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