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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,304 and 15,913

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,304 and 15,913 is: 22,401.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,304 : 15,913 = 15,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,304/15,913 = 15,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,304x = 15,913 × 15,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,304x = 253,223,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,223,569/11,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,401.24

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