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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,497 and 17,181

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,497 and 17,181 is: 28,121.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,497 : 17,181 = 17,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,497/17,181 = 17,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,497x = 17,181 × 17,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,497x = 295,186,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,186,761/10,497
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,121.06

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