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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,764 and 26,972

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,764 and 26,972 is: 40,952.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,764 : 26,972 = 26,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,764/26,972 = 26,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,764x = 26,972 × 26,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,764x = 727,488,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,488,784/17,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,952.98

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