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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,740 and 15,642

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,740 and 15,642 is: 20,840.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,740 : 15,642 = 15,642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,740/15,642 = 15,642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,740x = 15,642 × 15,642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,740x = 244,672,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,672,164/11,740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,840.90

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