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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,167.88 and 15,207.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,167.88 and 15,207.75 is: 20,709.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,167.88 : 15,207.75 = 15,207.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,167.88/15,207.75 = 15,207.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,167.88x = 15,207.75 × 15,207.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,167.88x = 231,275,660.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,275,660.06/11,167.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,709.01

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