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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,094 and 15,843

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,094 and 15,843 is: 22,624.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,094 : 15,843 = 15,843 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,094/15,843 = 15,843/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,094x = 15,843 × 15,843
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,094x = 251,000,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,000,649/11,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,624.90

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