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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,362 and 18,774

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,362 and 18,774 is: 31,021.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,362 : 18,774 = 18,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,362/18,774 = 18,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,362x = 18,774 × 18,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,362x = 352,463,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,463,076/11,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,021.22

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