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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,206 and 18,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,206 and 18,268 is: 29,780.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,206 : 18,268 = 18,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,206/18,268 = 18,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,206x = 18,268 × 18,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,206x = 333,719,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,719,824/11,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,780.46

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