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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,285 and 25,279

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,285 and 25,279 is: 36,970.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,285 : 25,279 = 25,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,285/25,279 = 25,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,285x = 25,279 × 25,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,285x = 639,027,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,027,841/17,285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,970.08

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