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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,408 and 18,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,408 and 18,320 is: 29,419.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,408 : 18,320 = 18,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,408/18,320 = 18,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,408x = 18,320 × 18,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,408x = 335,622,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,622,400/11,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,419.92

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