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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,952 and 18,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,952 and 18,246 is: 27,854.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,952 : 18,246 = 18,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,952/18,246 = 18,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,952x = 18,246 × 18,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,952x = 332,916,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,916,516/11,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,854.46

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