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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,753 and 27,603

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,753 and 27,603 is: 42,918.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,753 : 27,603 = 27,603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,753/27,603 = 27,603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,753x = 27,603 × 27,603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,753x = 761,925,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,925,609/17,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,918.13

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