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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,778 and 17,247

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,778 and 17,247 is: 27,598.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,778 : 17,247 = 17,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,778/17,247 = 17,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,778x = 17,247 × 17,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,778x = 297,459,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,459,009/10,778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,598.72

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