To find the circumference of a circle, we can use the formula:
\[ C = 2 \pi r \]
where \( C \) is the circumference, \( \pi \) is approximately 3.14, and \( r \) is the radius of the circle.
Given that the radius \( r \) is 17 cm, we substitute the values into the formula:
\[ C = 2 \times 3.14 \times 17 \]
Now, calculating it step-by-step:
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First, calculate \( 2 \times 17 \): \[ 2 \times 17 = 34 \]
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Then multiply that result by \( \pi \) (3.14): \[ C = 34 \times 3.14 = 106.76 \]
So, the circumference of the circle is:
\[ \boxed{106.76} \text{ cm} \]