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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,258 and 17,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,258 and 17,254 is: 41,016.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,258 : 17,254 = 17,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,258/17,254 = 17,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,258x = 17,254 × 17,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,258x = 297,700,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,700,516/7,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,016.88

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