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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,624 and 14,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,624 and 14,408 is: 17,858.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,624 : 14,408 = 14,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,624/14,408 = 14,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,624x = 14,408 × 14,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,624x = 207,590,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,590,464/11,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,858.78

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