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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,130 and 18,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,130 and 18,750 is: 20,523.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,130 : 18,750 = 18,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,130/18,750 = 18,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,130x = 18,750 × 18,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,130x = 351,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,562,500/17,130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,523.20

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