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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,127 and 20,259

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,127 and 20,259 is: 23,963.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,127 : 20,259 = 20,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,127/20,259 = 20,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,127x = 20,259 × 20,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,127x = 410,427,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,427,081/17,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,963.75

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