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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,162 and 27,195

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,162 and 27,195 is: 43,093.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,162 : 27,195 = 27,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,162/27,195 = 27,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,162x = 27,195 × 27,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,162x = 739,568,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,568,025/17,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,093.35

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