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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,552 and 15,474

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,552 and 15,474 is: 20,727.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,552 : 15,474 = 15,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,552/15,474 = 15,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,552x = 15,474 × 15,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,552x = 239,444,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,444,676/11,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,727.55

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