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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,122 and 14,451

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,122 and 14,451 is: 18,776.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,122 : 14,451 = 14,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,122/14,451 = 14,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,122x = 14,451 × 14,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,122x = 208,831,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,831,401/11,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,776.43

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