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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,028 and 25,438

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,028 and 25,438 is: 38,001.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,028 : 25,438 = 25,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,028/25,438 = 25,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,028x = 25,438 × 25,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,028x = 647,091,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,091,844/17,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,001.64

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