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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,544 and 27,887

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,544 and 27,887 is: 44,327.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,544 : 27,887 = 27,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,544/27,887 = 27,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,544x = 27,887 × 27,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,544x = 777,684,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,684,769/17,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,327.68

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