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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,836 and 19,070

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,836 and 19,070 is: 30,725.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,836 : 19,070 = 19,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,836/19,070 = 19,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,836x = 19,070 × 19,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,836x = 363,664,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,664,900/11,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,725.32

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