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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,969 and 18,085

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,969 and 18,085 is: 25,219.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,969 : 18,085 = 18,085 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,969/18,085 = 18,085/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,969x = 18,085 × 18,085
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,969x = 327,067,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,067,225/12,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,219.16

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