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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,351 and 18,759

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,351 and 18,759 is: 31,001.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,351 : 18,759 = 18,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,351/18,759 = 18,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,351x = 18,759 × 18,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,351x = 351,900,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,900,081/11,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,001.68

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