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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,748 and 13,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,748 and 13,572 is: 15,679.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,748 : 13,572 = 13,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,748/13,572 = 13,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,748x = 13,572 × 13,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,748x = 184,199,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,199,184/11,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,679.20

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