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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,294 and 19,838

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,294 and 19,838 is: 22,756.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,294 : 19,838 = 19,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,294/19,838 = 19,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,294x = 19,838 × 19,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,294x = 393,546,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,546,244/17,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,756.23

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