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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,624 and 18,719

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,624 and 18,719 is: 30,144.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,624 : 18,719 = 18,719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,624/18,719 = 18,719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,624x = 18,719 × 18,719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,624x = 350,400,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,400,961/11,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,144.61

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