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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,168 and 30,380

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,168 and 30,380 is: 82,641.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,168 : 30,380 = 30,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,168/30,380 = 30,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,168x = 30,380 × 30,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,168x = 922,944,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,944,400/11,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,641.87

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