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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,577 and 14,631

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,577 and 14,631 is: 18,490.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,577 : 14,631 = 14,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,577/14,631 = 14,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,577x = 14,631 × 14,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,577x = 214,066,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,066,161/11,577
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,490.64

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