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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,554 and 15,477

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,554 and 15,477 is: 20,732.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,554 : 15,477 = 15,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,554/15,477 = 15,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,554x = 15,477 × 15,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,554x = 239,537,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,537,529/11,554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,732.00

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