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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,306.25 and 17,253

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,306.25 and 17,253 is: 26,327.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,306.25 : 17,253 = 17,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,306.25/17,253 = 17,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,306.25x = 17,253 × 17,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,306.25x = 297,666,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,666,009/11,306.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,327.56

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