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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,108 and 15,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,108 and 15,030 is: 20,336.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,108 : 15,030 = 15,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,108/15,030 = 15,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,108x = 15,030 × 15,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,108x = 225,900,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,900,900/11,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,336.78

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