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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,265 and 16,897

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,265 and 16,897 is: 25,344.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265 : 16,897 = 16,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265/16,897 = 16,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265x = 16,897 × 16,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265x = 285,508,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,508,609/11,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,344.75

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