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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,322 and 17,217

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,322 and 17,217 is: 26,181.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,322 : 17,217 = 17,217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,322/17,217 = 17,217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,322x = 17,217 × 17,217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,322x = 296,425,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,425,089/11,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,181.34

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