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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,267 and 14,830

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,267 and 14,830 is: 19,519.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,267 : 14,830 = 14,830 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,267/14,830 = 14,830/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,267x = 14,830 × 14,830
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,267x = 219,928,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,928,900/11,267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,519.74

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