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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,796 and 18,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,796 and 18,340 is: 28,514.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,796 : 18,340 = 18,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,796/18,340 = 18,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,796x = 18,340 × 18,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,796x = 336,355,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,355,600/11,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,514.38

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