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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,350 and 15,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,350 and 15,254 is: 20,500.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,350 : 15,254 = 15,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,350/15,254 = 15,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,350x = 15,254 × 15,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,350x = 232,684,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,684,516/11,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,500.84

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