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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,354 and 17,391

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,354 and 17,391 is: 26,637.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,354 : 17,391 = 17,391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,354/17,391 = 17,391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,354x = 17,391 × 17,391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,354x = 302,446,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,446,881/11,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,637.91

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