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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,410.50 and 17,067

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,410.50 and 17,067 is: 25,527.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,410.50 : 17,067 = 17,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,410.50/17,067 = 17,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,410.50x = 17,067 × 17,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,410.50x = 291,282,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,282,489/11,410.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,527.58

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