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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,838 and 14,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,838 and 14,304 is: 17,283.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,838 : 14,304 = 14,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,838/14,304 = 14,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,838x = 14,304 × 14,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,838x = 204,604,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,604,416/11,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,283.70

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