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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,348 and 18,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,348 and 18,150 is: 29,029.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,348 : 18,150 = 18,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,348/18,150 = 18,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,348x = 18,150 × 18,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,348x = 329,422,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,422,500/11,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,029.12

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