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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,688 and 27,608

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,688 and 27,608 is: 43,091.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,688 : 27,608 = 27,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,688/27,608 = 27,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,688x = 27,608 × 27,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,688x = 762,201,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,201,664/17,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,091.46

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