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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,283 and 17,119

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,283 and 17,119 is: 40,238.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,283 : 17,119 = 17,119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,283/17,119 = 17,119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,283x = 17,119 × 17,119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,283x = 293,060,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,060,161/7,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,238.93

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