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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,804 and 18,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,804 and 18,286 is: 28,327.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,804 : 18,286 = 18,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,804/18,286 = 18,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,804x = 18,286 × 18,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,804x = 334,377,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,377,796/11,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,327.50

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