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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,850 and 15,901

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,850 and 15,901 is: 21,336.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,850 : 15,901 = 15,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,850/15,901 = 15,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,850x = 15,901 × 15,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,850x = 252,841,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,841,801/11,850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,336.86

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