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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,938 and 15,971

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,938 and 15,971 is: 21,366.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,938 : 15,971 = 15,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,938/15,971 = 15,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,938x = 15,971 × 15,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,938x = 255,072,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,072,841/11,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,366.46

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