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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,060 and 16,710

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,060 and 16,710 is: 25,246.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,060 : 16,710 = 16,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,060/16,710 = 16,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,060x = 16,710 × 16,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,060x = 279,224,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,224,100/11,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,246.30

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