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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,972 and 18,982

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,972 and 18,982 is: 30,096.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,972 : 18,982 = 18,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,972/18,982 = 18,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,972x = 18,982 × 18,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,972x = 360,316,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,316,324/11,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,096.59

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