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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,486 and 27,701

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,486 and 27,701 is: 43,883.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,486 : 27,701 = 27,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,486/27,701 = 27,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,486x = 27,701 × 27,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,486x = 767,345,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,345,401/17,486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,883.42

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