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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,759 and 15,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,759 and 15,676 is: 20,897.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,759 : 15,676 = 15,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,759/15,676 = 15,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,759x = 15,676 × 15,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,759x = 245,736,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,736,976/11,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,897.78

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