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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,209 and 15,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,209 and 15,840 is: 22,384.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,209 : 15,840 = 15,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,209/15,840 = 15,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,209x = 15,840 × 15,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,209x = 250,905,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,905,600/11,209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,384.30

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