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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,878 and 18,629

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,878 and 18,629 is: 29,217.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,878 : 18,629 = 18,629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,878/18,629 = 18,629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,878x = 18,629 × 18,629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,878x = 347,039,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,039,641/11,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,217.01

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