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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,264.06 and 18,149.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,264.06 and 18,149.06 is: 29,242.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,264.06 : 18,149.06 = 18,149.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,264.06/18,149.06 = 18,149.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,264.06x = 18,149.06 × 18,149.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,264.06x = 329,388,469.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,388,469.63/11,264.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,242.42

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