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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,232 and 20,133

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,232 and 20,133 is: 23,522.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,232 : 20,133 = 20,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,232/20,133 = 20,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,232x = 20,133 × 20,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,232x = 405,337,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,337,689/17,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,522.38

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