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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,912 and 17,017

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,912 and 17,017 is: 24,309.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,912 : 17,017 = 17,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,912/17,017 = 17,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,912x = 17,017 × 17,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,912x = 289,578,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,578,289/11,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,309.80

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