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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,956 and 18,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,956 and 18,260 is: 27,887.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,956 : 18,260 = 18,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,956/18,260 = 18,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,956x = 18,260 × 18,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,956x = 333,427,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,427,600/11,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,887.89

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