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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,344 and 14,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,344 and 14,828 is: 19,382.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,344 : 14,828 = 14,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,344/14,828 = 14,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,344x = 14,828 × 14,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,344x = 219,869,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,869,584/11,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,382.02

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