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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,268 and 16,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,268 and 16,804 is: 25,059.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,268 : 16,804 = 16,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,268/16,804 = 16,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,268x = 16,804 × 16,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,268x = 282,374,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,374,416/11,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,059.85

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