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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,552 and 17,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,552 and 17,251 is: 25,761.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,552 : 17,251 = 17,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,552/17,251 = 17,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,552x = 17,251 × 17,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,552x = 297,597,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,597,001/11,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,761.51

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