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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,219 and 25,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,219 and 25,324 is: 37,244.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,219 : 25,324 = 25,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,219/25,324 = 25,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,219x = 25,324 × 25,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,219x = 641,304,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,304,976/17,219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,244.03

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