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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,190 and 13,566

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,190 and 13,566 is: 16,446.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,190 : 13,566 = 13,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,190/13,566 = 13,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,190x = 13,566 × 13,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,190x = 184,036,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,036,356/11,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,446.50

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