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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,010 and 18,787

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,010 and 18,787 is: 32,057.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,010 : 18,787 = 18,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,010/18,787 = 18,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,010x = 18,787 × 18,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,010x = 352,951,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,951,369/11,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,057.35

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