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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,160 and 25,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,160 and 25,792 is: 38,766.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,160 : 25,792 = 25,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,160/25,792 = 25,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,160x = 25,792 × 25,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,160x = 665,227,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,227,264/17,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,766.16

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