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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,442.94 and 17,325.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,442.94 and 17,325.75 is: 26,232.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,442.94 : 17,325.75 = 17,325.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,442.94/17,325.75 = 17,325.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,442.94x = 17,325.75 × 17,325.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,442.94x = 300,181,613.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,181,613.06/11,442.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,232.92

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