Finding the Third Proportional to 11,004 and 17,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,004 and 17,027 is: 26,346.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,004 : 17,027 = 17,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,004/17,027 = 17,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,004x = 17,027 × 17,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,004x = 289,918,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 289,918,729/11,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,346.67
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