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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,228 and 25,842

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,228 and 25,842 is: 38,763

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,228 : 25,842 = 25,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,228/25,842 = 25,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,228x = 25,842 × 25,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,228x = 667,808,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,808,964/17,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,763

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