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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,140 and 15,958

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,140 and 15,958 is: 22,859.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,140 : 15,958 = 15,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,140/15,958 = 15,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,140x = 15,958 × 15,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,140x = 254,657,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,657,764/11,140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,859.76

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