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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,127 and 14,436

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,127 and 14,436 is: 18,729.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,127 : 14,436 = 14,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,127/14,436 = 14,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,127x = 14,436 × 14,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,127x = 208,398,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,398,096/11,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,729.05

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