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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,868 and 15,234

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,868 and 15,234 is: 19,554.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,868 : 15,234 = 15,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,868/15,234 = 15,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,868x = 15,234 × 15,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,868x = 232,074,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,074,756/11,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,554.66

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