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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,852 and 18,830

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,852 and 18,830 is: 27,588.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,852 : 18,830 = 18,830 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,852/18,830 = 18,830/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,852x = 18,830 × 18,830
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,852x = 354,568,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,568,900/12,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,588.62

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