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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,294 and 17,386

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,294 and 17,386 is: 26,764.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,294 : 17,386 = 17,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,294/17,386 = 17,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,294x = 17,386 × 17,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,294x = 302,272,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,272,996/11,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,764.03

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