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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,730 and 17,067

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,730 and 17,067 is: 24,832.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,730 : 17,067 = 17,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,730/17,067 = 17,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,730x = 17,067 × 17,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,730x = 291,282,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,282,489/11,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,832.27

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