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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,056 and 21,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,056 and 21,392 is: 41,390.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,056 : 21,392 = 21,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,056/21,392 = 21,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,056x = 21,392 × 21,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,056x = 457,617,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,617,664/11,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,390.89

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