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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,580 and 13,278

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,580 and 13,278 is: 15,224.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,580 : 13,278 = 13,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,580/13,278 = 13,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,580x = 13,278 × 13,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,580x = 176,305,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,305,284/11,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,224.98

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