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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,774 and 17,655

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,774 and 17,655 is: 26,473.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,774 : 17,655 = 17,655 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,774/17,655 = 17,655/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,774x = 17,655 × 17,655
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,774x = 311,699,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,699,025/11,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,473.50

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