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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,069 and 17,141

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,069 and 17,141 is: 26,543.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,069 : 17,141 = 17,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,069/17,141 = 17,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,069x = 17,141 × 17,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,069x = 293,813,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,813,881/11,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,543.85

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