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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,592 and 13,302

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,592 and 13,302 is: 15,264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,592 : 13,302 = 13,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,592/13,302 = 13,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,592x = 13,302 × 13,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,592x = 176,943,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,943,204/11,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,264.25

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