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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,268 and 19,334

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,268 and 19,334 is: 33,173.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,268 : 19,334 = 19,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,268/19,334 = 19,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,268x = 19,334 × 19,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,268x = 373,803,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,803,556/11,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,173.90

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