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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,840 and 15,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,840 and 15,276 is: 19,709.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,840 : 15,276 = 15,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,840/15,276 = 15,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,840x = 15,276 × 15,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,840x = 233,356,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,356,176/11,840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,709.14

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