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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,220 and 17,234

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,220 and 17,234 is: 29,061.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,220 : 17,234 = 17,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,220/17,234 = 17,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,220x = 17,234 × 17,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,220x = 297,010,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,010,756/10,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,061.72

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