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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,112 and 18,924

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,112 and 18,924 is: 32,228.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,112 : 18,924 = 18,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,112/18,924 = 18,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,112x = 18,924 × 18,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,112x = 358,117,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,117,776/11,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,228.02

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