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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,312 and 18,152

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,312 and 18,152 is: 29,127.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,312 : 18,152 = 18,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,312/18,152 = 18,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,312x = 18,152 × 18,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,312x = 329,495,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,495,104/11,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,127.93

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