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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,091 and 30,375

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,091 and 30,375 is: 53,984.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,091 : 30,375 = 30,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,091/30,375 = 30,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,091x = 30,375 × 30,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,091x = 922,640,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,640,625/17,091
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,984.00

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