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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,296 and 19,852

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,296 and 19,852 is: 22,785.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,296 : 19,852 = 19,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,296/19,852 = 19,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,296x = 19,852 × 19,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,296x = 394,101,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,101,904/17,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,785.73

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