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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,737 and 17,091

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,737 and 17,091 is: 27,205.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,737 : 17,091 = 17,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,737/17,091 = 17,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,737x = 17,091 × 17,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,737x = 292,102,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,102,281/10,737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,205.20

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