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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,652.94 and 23,310.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,652.94 and 23,310.28 is: 30,780.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.94 : 23,310.28 = 23,310.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.94/23,310.28 = 23,310.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.94x = 23,310.28 × 23,310.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.94x = 543,369,211.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,369,211.95/17,652.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,780.67

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