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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,112 and 18,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,112 and 18,408 is: 19,802.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,112 : 18,408 = 18,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,112/18,408 = 18,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,112x = 18,408 × 18,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,112x = 338,854,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,854,464/17,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,802.15

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