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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,568 and 15,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,568 and 15,832 is: 21,667.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,568 : 15,832 = 15,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,568/15,832 = 15,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,568x = 15,832 × 15,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,568x = 250,652,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,652,224/11,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,667.72

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