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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,338 and 17,699

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,338 and 17,699 is: 27,628.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,338 : 17,699 = 17,699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,338/17,699 = 17,699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,338x = 17,699 × 17,699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,338x = 313,254,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,254,601/11,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,628.74

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