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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,266 and 18,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,266 and 18,771 is: 31,275.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266 : 18,771 = 18,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266/18,771 = 18,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266x = 18,771 × 18,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266x = 352,350,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,350,441/11,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,275.56

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