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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,872 and 26,773

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,872 and 26,773 is: 40,107.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,872 : 26,773 = 26,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,872/26,773 = 26,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,872x = 26,773 × 26,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,872x = 716,793,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,793,529/17,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,107.07

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