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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,553 and 18,363

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,553 and 18,363 is: 29,187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,553 : 18,363 = 18,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,553/18,363 = 18,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,553x = 18,363 × 18,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,553x = 337,199,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,199,769/11,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,187.20

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