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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,190 and 27,353

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,190 and 27,353 is: 43,524.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,190 : 27,353 = 27,353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,190/27,353 = 27,353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,190x = 27,353 × 27,353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,190x = 748,186,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,186,609/17,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,524.53

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