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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,316 and 19,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,316 and 19,236 is: 21,368.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,316 : 19,236 = 19,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,316/19,236 = 19,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,316x = 19,236 × 19,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,316x = 370,023,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,023,696/17,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,368.89

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