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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,005.88 and 14,666.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,005.88 and 14,666.06 is: 19,543.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,005.88 : 14,666.06 = 14,666.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,005.88/14,666.06 = 14,666.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,005.88x = 14,666.06 × 14,666.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,005.88x = 215,093,389.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,093,389.25/11,005.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,543.51

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