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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,360 and 25,391

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,360 and 25,391 is: 37,137.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360 : 25,391 = 25,391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360/25,391 = 25,391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360x = 25,391 × 25,391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360x = 644,702,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,702,881/17,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,137.26

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