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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,688 and 26,127

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,688 and 26,127 is: 38,592.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,688 : 26,127 = 26,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,688/26,127 = 26,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,688x = 26,127 × 26,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,688x = 682,620,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,620,129/17,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,592.27

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