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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,664 and 22,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,664 and 22,752 is: 44,380.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,664 : 22,752 = 22,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,664/22,752 = 22,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,664x = 22,752 × 22,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,664x = 517,653,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,653,504/11,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,380.44

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