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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,183.63 and 15,674.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,183.63 and 15,674.63 is: 21,969.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,183.63 : 15,674.63 = 15,674.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,183.63/15,674.63 = 15,674.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,183.63x = 15,674.63 × 15,674.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,183.63x = 245,693,868.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,693,868.89/11,183.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,969.07

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