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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,588 and 27,197

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,588 and 27,197 is: 42,055.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,588 : 27,197 = 27,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,588/27,197 = 27,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,588x = 27,197 × 27,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,588x = 739,676,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,676,809/17,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,055.77

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