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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,752 and 25,972

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,752 and 25,972 is: 37,998.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,752 : 25,972 = 25,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,752/25,972 = 25,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,752x = 25,972 × 25,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,752x = 674,544,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,544,784/17,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,998.24

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