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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,662 and 18,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,662 and 18,060 is: 27,968.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,662 : 18,060 = 18,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,662/18,060 = 18,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,662x = 18,060 × 18,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,662x = 326,163,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,163,600/11,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,968.07

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