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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,204 and 19,764

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,204 and 19,764 is: 22,704.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,204 : 19,764 = 19,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,204/19,764 = 19,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,204x = 19,764 × 19,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,204x = 390,615,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,615,696/17,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,704.93

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