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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,960 and 18,557

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,960 and 18,557 is: 28,792.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,960 : 18,557 = 18,557 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,960/18,557 = 18,557/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,960x = 18,557 × 18,557
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,960x = 344,362,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,362,249/11,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,792.83

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