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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,750 and 15,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,750 and 15,664 is: 20,881.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,750 : 15,664 = 15,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,750/15,664 = 15,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,750x = 15,664 × 15,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,750x = 245,360,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,360,896/11,750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,881.78

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