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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,864 and 17,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,864 and 17,184 is: 24,889.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,864 : 17,184 = 17,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,864/17,184 = 17,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,864x = 17,184 × 17,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,864x = 295,289,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,289,856/11,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,889.57

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