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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,670 and 14,181

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,670 and 14,181 is: 17,232.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,670 : 14,181 = 14,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,670/14,181 = 14,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,670x = 14,181 × 14,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,670x = 201,100,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,100,761/11,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,232.28

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