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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,846 and 18,493

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,846 and 18,493 is: 28,869.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,846 : 18,493 = 18,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,846/18,493 = 18,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,846x = 18,493 × 18,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,846x = 341,991,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,991,049/11,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,869.75

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