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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,392 and 15,872

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,392 and 15,872 is: 22,113.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,392 : 15,872 = 15,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,392/15,872 = 15,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,392x = 15,872 × 15,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,392x = 251,920,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,920,384/11,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,113.80

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