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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,792 and 28,356

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,792 and 28,356 is: 45,192.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,792 : 28,356 = 28,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,792/28,356 = 28,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,792x = 28,356 × 28,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,792x = 804,062,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,062,736/17,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,192.38

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