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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,314 and 16,631

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,314 and 16,631 is: 24,446.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,314 : 16,631 = 16,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,314/16,631 = 16,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,314x = 16,631 × 16,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,314x = 276,590,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,590,161/11,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,446.72

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