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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,854 and 17,871

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,854 and 17,871 is: 26,942.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,854 : 17,871 = 17,871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,854/17,871 = 17,871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,854x = 17,871 × 17,871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,854x = 319,372,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,372,641/11,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,942.18

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