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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,388 and 18,278

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,388 and 18,278 is: 29,336.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,388 : 18,278 = 18,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,388/18,278 = 18,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,388x = 18,278 × 18,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,388x = 334,085,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,085,284/11,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,336.61

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