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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,332 and 27,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,332 and 27,912 is: 44,950.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332 : 27,912 = 27,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332/27,912 = 27,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332x = 27,912 × 27,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332x = 779,079,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,079,744/17,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,950.37

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