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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,054 and 17,193

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,054 and 17,193 is: 26,741.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,054 : 17,193 = 17,193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,054/17,193 = 17,193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,054x = 17,193 × 17,193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,054x = 295,599,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,599,249/11,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,741.38

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