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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,833 and 27,599

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,833 and 27,599 is: 42,713.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,833 : 27,599 = 27,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,833/27,599 = 27,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,833x = 27,599 × 27,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,833x = 761,704,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,704,801/17,833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,713.22

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