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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,129 and 30,298

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,129 and 30,298 is: 82,484.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,129 : 30,298 = 30,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,129/30,298 = 30,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,129x = 30,298 × 30,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,129x = 917,968,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,968,804/11,129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,484.39

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