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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,636 and 14,420

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,636 and 14,420 is: 17,870.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,636 : 14,420 = 14,420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,636/14,420 = 14,420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,636x = 14,420 × 14,420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,636x = 207,936,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,936,400/11,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,870.09

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