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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,954 and 18,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,954 and 18,571 is: 28,850.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,954 : 18,571 = 18,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,954/18,571 = 18,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,954x = 18,571 × 18,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,954x = 344,882,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,882,041/11,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,850.76

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