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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,007 and 18,059.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,007 and 18,059.50 is: 29,630.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,007 : 18,059.50 = 18,059.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,007/18,059.50 = 18,059.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,007x = 18,059.50 × 18,059.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,007x = 326,145,540.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,145,540.25/11,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,630.74

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