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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,070 and 17,604

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,070 and 17,604 is: 27,994.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,070 : 17,604 = 17,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,070/17,604 = 17,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,070x = 17,604 × 17,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,070x = 309,900,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,900,816/11,070
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,994.65

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