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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,584 and 14,642

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,584 and 14,642 is: 18,507.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,584 : 14,642 = 14,642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,584/14,642 = 14,642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,584x = 14,642 × 14,642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,584x = 214,388,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,388,164/11,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,507.27

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