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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,622 and 18,469

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,622 and 18,469 is: 29,349.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,622 : 18,469 = 18,469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,622/18,469 = 18,469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,622x = 18,469 × 18,469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,622x = 341,103,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,103,961/11,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,349.85

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