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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,652 and 25,092

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,652 and 25,092 is: 35,667.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652 : 25,092 = 25,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652/25,092 = 25,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652x = 25,092 × 25,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652x = 629,608,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,608,464/17,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,667.83

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