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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,633 and 27,363

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,633 and 27,363 is: 42,462.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,633 : 27,363 = 27,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,633/27,363 = 27,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,633x = 27,363 × 27,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,633x = 748,733,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,733,769/17,633
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,462.08

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