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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,360 and 12,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,360 and 12,464 is: 13,675.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,360 : 12,464 = 12,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,360/12,464 = 12,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,360x = 12,464 × 12,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,360x = 155,351,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,351,296/11,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,675.29

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