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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,036 and 15,994

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,036 and 15,994 is: 23,179.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,036 : 15,994 = 15,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,036/15,994 = 15,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,036x = 15,994 × 15,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,036x = 255,808,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,808,036/11,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,179.42

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