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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,406 and 16,714

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,406 and 16,714 is: 24,492.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,406 : 16,714 = 16,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,406/16,714 = 16,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,406x = 16,714 × 16,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,406x = 279,357,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,357,796/11,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,492.18

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