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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,168 and 17,104

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,168 and 17,104 is: 22,216.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,168 : 17,104 = 17,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,168/17,104 = 17,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,168x = 17,104 × 17,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,168x = 292,546,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,546,816/13,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,216.50

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