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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,203.50 and 23,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,203.50 and 23,313 is: 31,592.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,203.50 : 23,313 = 23,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,203.50/23,313 = 23,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,203.50x = 23,313 × 23,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,203.50x = 543,495,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,495,969/17,203.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,592.17

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