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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,334 and 18,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,334 and 18,954 is: 20,725.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,334 : 18,954 = 18,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,334/18,954 = 18,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,334x = 18,954 × 18,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,334x = 359,254,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,254,116/17,334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,725.40

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