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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,910 and 17,807

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,910 and 17,807 is: 26,623.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,910 : 17,807 = 17,807 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,910/17,807 = 17,807/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,910x = 17,807 × 17,807
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,910x = 317,089,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,089,249/11,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,623.78

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