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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,068 and 15,770

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,068 and 15,770 is: 22,469.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,068 : 15,770 = 15,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,068/15,770 = 15,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,068x = 15,770 × 15,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,068x = 248,692,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,692,900/11,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,469.54

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