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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,264 and 15,896

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,264 and 15,896 is: 22,432.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,264 : 15,896 = 15,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,264/15,896 = 15,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,264x = 15,896 × 15,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,264x = 252,682,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,682,816/11,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,432.78

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