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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,961 and 17,611.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,961 and 17,611.50 is: 25,931.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,961 : 17,611.50 = 17,611.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,961/17,611.50 = 17,611.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,961x = 17,611.50 × 17,611.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,961x = 310,164,932.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,164,932.25/11,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,931.35

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