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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,930.63 and 18,869.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,930.63 and 18,869.63 is: 29,844.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,930.63 : 18,869.63 = 18,869.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,930.63/18,869.63 = 18,869.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,930.63x = 18,869.63 × 18,869.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,930.63x = 356,062,747.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,062,747.64/11,930.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,844.43

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