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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,151 and 14,898

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,151 and 14,898 is: 19,904.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,151 : 14,898 = 14,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,151/14,898 = 14,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,151x = 14,898 × 14,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,151x = 221,950,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,950,404/11,151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,904.08

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