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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,544 and 18,378

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,544 and 18,378 is: 29,257.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,544 : 18,378 = 18,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,544/18,378 = 18,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,544x = 18,378 × 18,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,544x = 337,750,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,750,884/11,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,257.70

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