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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,312 and 17,138

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,312 and 17,138 is: 28,482.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,312 : 17,138 = 17,138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,312/17,138 = 17,138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,312x = 17,138 × 17,138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,312x = 293,711,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,711,044/10,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,482.45

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