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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,968 and 18,972

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,968 and 18,972 is: 30,074.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,968 : 18,972 = 18,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,968/18,972 = 18,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,968x = 18,972 × 18,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,968x = 359,936,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,936,784/11,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,074.93

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