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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,852 and 18,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,852 and 18,358 is: 28,435.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,852 : 18,358 = 18,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,852/18,358 = 18,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,852x = 18,358 × 18,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,852x = 337,016,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,016,164/11,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,435.38

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