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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,660 and 15,168

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,660 and 15,168 is: 19,731.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,660 : 15,168 = 15,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,660/15,168 = 15,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,660x = 15,168 × 15,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,660x = 230,068,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,068,224/11,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,731.41

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