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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,668 and 17,497.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,668 and 17,497.50 is: 26,239.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,668 : 17,497.50 = 17,497.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,668/17,497.50 = 17,497.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,668x = 17,497.50 × 17,497.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,668x = 306,162,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,162,506.25/11,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,239.50

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