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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,241 and 17,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,241 and 17,864 is: 28,389.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,241 : 17,864 = 17,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,241/17,864 = 17,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,241x = 17,864 × 17,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,241x = 319,122,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,122,496/11,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,389.16

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