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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,936 and 18,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,936 and 18,954 is: 27,771.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,936 : 18,954 = 18,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,936/18,954 = 18,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,936x = 18,954 × 18,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,936x = 359,254,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,254,116/12,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,771.65

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