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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,351 and 17,042

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,351 and 17,042 is: 25,586.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,351 : 17,042 = 17,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,351/17,042 = 17,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,351x = 17,042 × 17,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,351x = 290,429,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,429,764/11,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,586.27

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