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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,682 and 17,481

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,682 and 17,481 is: 26,158.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,682 : 17,481 = 17,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,682/17,481 = 17,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,682x = 17,481 × 17,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,682x = 305,585,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,585,361/11,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,158.65

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