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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,664 and 19,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,664 and 19,800 is: 33,611.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,664 : 19,800 = 19,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,664/19,800 = 19,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,664x = 19,800 × 19,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,664x = 392,040,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,040,000/11,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,611.11

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