Finding the Third Proportional to 11,844 and 18,414
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,844 and 18,414 is: 28,628.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,844 : 18,414 = 18,414 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,844/18,414 = 18,414/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,844x = 18,414 × 18,414 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,844x = 339,075,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,075,396/11,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,628.45
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