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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,758 and 18,283

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,758 and 18,283 is: 28,428.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,758 : 18,283 = 18,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,758/18,283 = 18,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,758x = 18,283 × 18,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,758x = 334,268,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,268,089/11,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,428.99

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