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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,130 and 29,691

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,130 and 29,691 is: 51,462.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,130 : 29,691 = 29,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,130/29,691 = 29,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,130x = 29,691 × 29,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,130x = 881,555,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,555,481/17,130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,462.67

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