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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,360 and 17,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,360 and 17,060 is: 25,620.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,360 : 17,060 = 17,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,360/17,060 = 17,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,360x = 17,060 × 17,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,360x = 291,043,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,043,600/11,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,620.04

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