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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,744 and 27,586

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,744 and 27,586 is: 42,887.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744 : 27,586 = 27,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744/27,586 = 27,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744x = 27,586 × 27,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744x = 760,987,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,987,396/17,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,887.03

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