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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,048 and 15,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,048 and 15,752 is: 22,458.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,048 : 15,752 = 15,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,048/15,752 = 15,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,048x = 15,752 × 15,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,048x = 248,125,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,125,504/11,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,458.86

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