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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,091 and 17,133

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,091 and 17,133 is: 26,466.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,091 : 17,133 = 17,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,091/17,133 = 17,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,091x = 17,133 × 17,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,091x = 293,539,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,539,689/11,091
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,466.48

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