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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,878 and 18,807

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,878 and 18,807 is: 29,778.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,878 : 18,807 = 18,807 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,878/18,807 = 18,807/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,878x = 18,807 × 18,807
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,878x = 353,703,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,703,249/11,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,778.01

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