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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,426 and 15,283

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,426 and 15,283 is: 20,441.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,426 : 15,283 = 15,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,426/15,283 = 15,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,426x = 15,283 × 15,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,426x = 233,570,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,570,089/11,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,441.98

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