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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,232 and 15,858

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,232 and 15,858 is: 22,389.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,232 : 15,858 = 15,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,232/15,858 = 15,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,232x = 15,858 × 15,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,232x = 251,476,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,476,164/11,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,389.26

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