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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,006 and 17,050

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,006 and 17,050 is: 26,413.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,006 : 17,050 = 17,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,006/17,050 = 17,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,006x = 17,050 × 17,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,006x = 290,702,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,702,500/11,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,413.09

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