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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,511 and 13,329

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,511 and 13,329 is: 15,434.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,511 : 13,329 = 13,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,511/13,329 = 13,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,511x = 13,329 × 13,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,511x = 177,662,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,662,241/11,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,434.13

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