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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,350 and 19,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,350 and 19,150 is: 21,136.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350 : 19,150 = 19,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350/19,150 = 19,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350x = 19,150 × 19,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350x = 366,722,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,722,500/17,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,136.74

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