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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,806 and 27,681

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,806 and 27,681 is: 43,032.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,806 : 27,681 = 27,681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,806/27,681 = 27,681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,806x = 27,681 × 27,681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,806x = 766,237,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,237,761/17,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,032.56

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