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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,147 and 25,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,147 and 25,720 is: 38,579.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,147 : 25,720 = 25,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,147/25,720 = 25,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,147x = 25,720 × 25,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,147x = 661,518,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,518,400/17,147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,579.25

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