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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,122 and 17,163

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,122 and 17,163 is: 26,485.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,122 : 17,163 = 17,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,122/17,163 = 17,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,122x = 17,163 × 17,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,122x = 294,568,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,568,569/11,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,485.22

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