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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,104 and 17,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,104 and 17,670 is: 28,118.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,104 : 17,670 = 17,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,104/17,670 = 17,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,104x = 17,670 × 17,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,104x = 312,228,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,228,900/11,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,118.60

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