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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,932 and 17,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,932 and 17,310 is: 27,409.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,932 : 17,310 = 17,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,932/17,310 = 17,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,932x = 17,310 × 17,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,932x = 299,636,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,636,100/10,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,409.08

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