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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,930 and 18,274

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,930 and 18,274 is: 27,991.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,930 : 18,274 = 18,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,930/18,274 = 18,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,930x = 18,274 × 18,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,930x = 333,939,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,939,076/11,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,991.54

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