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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,940 and 18,202

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,940 and 18,202 is: 25,603.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,940 : 18,202 = 18,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,940/18,202 = 18,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,940x = 18,202 × 18,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,940x = 331,312,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,312,804/12,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,603.77

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