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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,468 and 27,924

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,468 and 27,924 is: 44,638.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,468 : 27,924 = 27,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,468/27,924 = 27,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,468x = 27,924 × 27,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,468x = 779,749,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,749,776/17,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,638.76

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