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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,302 and 15,910

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,302 and 15,910 is: 22,396.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,302 : 15,910 = 15,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,302/15,910 = 15,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,302x = 15,910 × 15,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,302x = 253,128,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,128,100/11,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,396.75

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