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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,266 and 17,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,266 and 17,343 is: 26,698.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266 : 17,343 = 17,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266/17,343 = 17,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266x = 17,343 × 17,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266x = 300,779,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,779,649/11,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,698.00

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