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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,232 and 18,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,232 and 18,800 is: 20,510.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,232 : 18,800 = 18,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,232/18,800 = 18,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,232x = 18,800 × 18,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,232x = 353,440,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,440,000/17,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,510.68

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