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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,338 and 19,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,338 and 19,888 is: 22,813.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,338 : 19,888 = 19,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,338/19,888 = 19,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,338x = 19,888 × 19,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,338x = 395,532,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,532,544/17,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,813.04

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