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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,410.56 and 18,229.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,410.56 and 18,229.27 is: 29,122.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,410.56 : 18,229.27 = 18,229.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,410.56/18,229.27 = 18,229.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,410.56x = 18,229.27 × 18,229.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,410.56x = 332,306,338.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,306,338.85/11,410.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,122.71

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