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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,982 and 18,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,982 and 18,276 is: 25,728.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,982 : 18,276 = 18,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,982/18,276 = 18,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,982x = 18,276 × 18,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,982x = 334,012,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,012,176/12,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,728.87

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