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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,764 and 17,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,764 and 17,286 is: 25,400.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,764 : 17,286 = 17,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,764/17,286 = 17,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,764x = 17,286 × 17,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,764x = 298,805,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,805,796/11,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,400.02

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