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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,524 and 15,846

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,524 and 15,846 is: 21,788.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,524 : 15,846 = 15,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,524/15,846 = 15,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,524x = 15,846 × 15,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,524x = 251,095,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,095,716/11,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,788.94

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