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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,814 and 18,035

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,814 and 18,035 is: 27,531.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,814 : 18,035 = 18,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,814/18,035 = 18,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,814x = 18,035 × 18,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,814x = 325,261,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,261,225/11,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,531.85

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