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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,494 and 18,441

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,494 and 18,441 is: 29,586.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,494 : 18,441 = 18,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,494/18,441 = 18,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,494x = 18,441 × 18,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,494x = 340,070,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,070,481/11,494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,586.78

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