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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,667 and 18,555

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,667 and 18,555 is: 29,509.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,667 : 18,555 = 18,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,667/18,555 = 18,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,667x = 18,555 × 18,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,667x = 344,288,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,288,025/11,667
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,509.56

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