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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,064 and 18,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,064 and 18,720 is: 20,536.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,064 : 18,720 = 18,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,064/18,720 = 18,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,064x = 18,720 × 18,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,064x = 350,438,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,438,400/17,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,536.71

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