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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,316 and 19,692

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,316 and 19,692 is: 22,394.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,316 : 19,692 = 19,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,316/19,692 = 19,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,316x = 19,692 × 19,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,316x = 387,774,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,774,864/17,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,394.02

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