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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,320 and 14,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,320 and 14,792 is: 19,328.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,320 : 14,792 = 14,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,320/14,792 = 14,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,320x = 14,792 × 14,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,320x = 218,803,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,803,264/11,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,328.91

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