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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,008 and 22,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,008 and 22,720 is: 30,350.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,008 : 22,720 = 22,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,008/22,720 = 22,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,008x = 22,720 × 22,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,008x = 516,198,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,198,400/17,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,350.33

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