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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,670 and 25,737

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,670 and 25,737 is: 37,486.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670 : 25,737 = 25,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670/25,737 = 25,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670x = 25,737 × 25,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670x = 662,393,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,393,169/17,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,486.88

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