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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,364 and 15,814

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,364 and 15,814 is: 22,006.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,364 : 15,814 = 15,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,364/15,814 = 15,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,364x = 15,814 × 15,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,364x = 250,082,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,082,596/11,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,006.56

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