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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,013 and 22,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,013 and 22,238 is: 29,067.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,013 : 22,238 = 22,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,013/22,238 = 22,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,013x = 22,238 × 22,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,013x = 494,528,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,528,644/17,013
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,067.69

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