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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,660 and 18,541

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,660 and 18,541 is: 29,482.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,660 : 18,541 = 18,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,660/18,541 = 18,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,660x = 18,541 × 18,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,660x = 343,768,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,768,681/11,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,482.73

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