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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,948 and 20,518

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,948 and 20,518 is: 32,513.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,948 : 20,518 = 20,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,948/20,518 = 20,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,948x = 20,518 × 20,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,948x = 420,988,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,988,324/12,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,513.77

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