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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,772 and 15,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,772 and 15,975 is: 21,678.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,772 : 15,975 = 15,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,772/15,975 = 15,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,772x = 15,975 × 15,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,772x = 255,200,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,200,625/11,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,678.61

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