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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,096 and 15,411

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,096 and 15,411 is: 21,404.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,096 : 15,411 = 15,411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,096/15,411 = 15,411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,096x = 15,411 × 15,411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,096x = 237,498,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,498,921/11,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,404.01

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