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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,304 and 18,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,304 and 18,888 is: 20,617.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,304 : 18,888 = 18,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,304/18,888 = 18,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,304x = 18,888 × 18,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,304x = 356,756,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,756,544/17,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,617.00

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