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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,964 and 17,813

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,964 and 17,813 is: 28,940.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,964 : 17,813 = 17,813 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,964/17,813 = 17,813/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,964x = 17,813 × 17,813
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,964x = 317,302,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,302,969/10,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,940.44

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