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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,968 and 18,885

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,968 and 18,885 is: 27,501.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,968 : 18,885 = 18,885 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,968/18,885 = 18,885/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,968x = 18,885 × 18,885
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,968x = 356,643,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,643,225/12,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,501.79

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