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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,030 and 15,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,030 and 15,708 is: 22,370.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,030 : 15,708 = 15,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,030/15,708 = 15,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,030x = 15,708 × 15,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,030x = 246,741,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,741,264/11,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,370.01

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