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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,826 and 18,459

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,826 and 18,459 is: 28,812.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,826 : 18,459 = 18,459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,826/18,459 = 18,459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,826x = 18,459 × 18,459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,826x = 340,734,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,734,681/11,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,812.34

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