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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,702 and 25,869

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,702 and 25,869 is: 37,803.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,702 : 25,869 = 25,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,702/25,869 = 25,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,702x = 25,869 × 25,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,702x = 669,205,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,205,161/17,702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,803.93

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