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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,754 and 27,323

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,754 and 27,323 is: 42,049.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,754 : 27,323 = 27,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,754/27,323 = 27,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,754x = 27,323 × 27,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,754x = 746,546,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,546,329/17,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,049.47

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