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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,702 and 15,811

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,702 and 15,811 is: 21,362.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,702 : 15,811 = 15,811 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,702/15,811 = 15,811/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,702x = 15,811 × 15,811
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,702x = 249,987,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,987,721/11,702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,362.82

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