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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,706 and 18,619

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,706 and 18,619 is: 29,614.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,706 : 18,619 = 18,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,706/18,619 = 18,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,706x = 18,619 × 18,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,706x = 346,667,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,667,161/11,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,614.48

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