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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,372 and 17,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,372 and 17,700 is: 27,549.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,372 : 17,700 = 17,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,372/17,700 = 17,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,372x = 17,700 × 17,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,372x = 313,290,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,290,000/11,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,549.24

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