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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,615 and 25,773

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,615 and 25,773 is: 37,709.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,615 : 25,773 = 25,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,615/25,773 = 25,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,615x = 25,773 × 25,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,615x = 664,247,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,247,529/17,615
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,709.20

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