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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,054 and 17,117

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,054 and 17,117 is: 26,505.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,054 : 17,117 = 17,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,054/17,117 = 17,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,054x = 17,117 × 17,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,054x = 292,991,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,991,689/11,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,505.49

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