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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,588 and 16,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,588 and 16,392 is: 23,187.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,588 : 16,392 = 16,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,588/16,392 = 16,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,588x = 16,392 × 16,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,588x = 268,697,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,697,664/11,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,187.58

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