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Finding the Third Proportional to 11.26 and 17.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 11.26 and 17.47 is: 27.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.26 : 17.47 = 17.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.26/17.47 = 17.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.26x = 17.47 × 17.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.26x = 305.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305.14/11.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.10

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