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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,992 and 18,868

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,992 and 18,868 is: 29,686.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,992 : 18,868 = 18,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,992/18,868 = 18,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,992x = 18,868 × 18,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,992x = 356,001,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,001,424/11,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,686.58

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