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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,212 and 23,226

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,212 and 23,226 is: 31,341.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,212 : 23,226 = 23,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,212/23,226 = 23,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,212x = 23,226 × 23,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,212x = 539,447,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,447,076/17,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,341.34

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