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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,486 and 17,013

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,486 and 17,013 is: 25,199.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,486 : 17,013 = 17,013 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,486/17,013 = 17,013/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,486x = 17,013 × 17,013
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,486x = 289,442,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,442,169/11,486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,199.56

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