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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,340 and 18,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,340 and 18,360 is: 29,725.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,340 : 18,360 = 18,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,340/18,360 = 18,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,340x = 18,360 × 18,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,340x = 337,089,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,089,600/11,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,725.71

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