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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,688 and 18,514

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,688 and 18,514 is: 29,326.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,688 : 18,514 = 18,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,688/18,514 = 18,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,688x = 18,514 × 18,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,688x = 342,768,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,768,196/11,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,326.51

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