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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,360 and 15,136

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,360 and 15,136 is: 20,167.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,360 : 15,136 = 15,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,360/15,136 = 15,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,360x = 15,136 × 15,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,360x = 229,098,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,098,496/11,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,167.12

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