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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,332 and 17,258

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,332 and 17,258 is: 24,151.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,332 : 17,258 = 17,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,332/17,258 = 17,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,332x = 17,258 × 17,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,332x = 297,838,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,838,564/12,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,151.68

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