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Finding the Third Proportional to 14 and 17

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Solution

The third proportional to 14 and 17 is: 20.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14 : 17 = 17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14/17 = 17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14x = 17 × 17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14x = 289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289/14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.64

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