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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,714 and 27,190

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,714 and 27,190 is: 41,735.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,714 : 27,190 = 27,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,714/27,190 = 27,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,714x = 27,190 × 27,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,714x = 739,296,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,296,100/17,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,735.13

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