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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,268 and 19,398

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,268 and 19,398 is: 33,393.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,268 : 19,398 = 19,398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,268/19,398 = 19,398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,268x = 19,398 × 19,398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,268x = 376,282,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,282,404/11,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,393.89

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