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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,344 and 18,904

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,344 and 18,904 is: 31,502.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,344 : 18,904 = 18,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,344/18,904 = 18,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,344x = 18,904 × 18,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,344x = 357,361,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,361,216/11,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,502.22

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