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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,034 and 18,330

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,034 and 18,330 is: 19,724.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,034 : 18,330 = 18,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,034/18,330 = 18,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,034x = 18,330 × 18,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,034x = 335,988,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,988,900/17,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,724.60

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