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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,920 and 17,510

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,920 and 17,510 is: 25,721.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,920 : 17,510 = 17,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,920/17,510 = 17,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,920x = 17,510 × 17,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,920x = 306,600,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,600,100/11,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,721.48

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