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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,960 and 18,908

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,960 and 18,908 is: 29,892.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,960 : 18,908 = 18,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,960/18,908 = 18,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,960x = 18,908 × 18,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,960x = 357,512,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,512,464/11,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,892.35

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