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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,220 and 15,410

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,220 and 15,410 is: 21,164.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,220 : 15,410 = 15,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,220/15,410 = 15,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,220x = 15,410 × 15,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,220x = 237,468,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,468,100/11,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,164.71

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