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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,070 and 25,173

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,070 and 25,173 is: 37,122.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,070 : 25,173 = 25,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,070/25,173 = 25,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,070x = 25,173 × 25,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,070x = 633,679,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,679,929/17,070
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,122.43

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