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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,904 and 27,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,904 and 27,160 is: 41,201.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,904 : 27,160 = 27,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,904/27,160 = 27,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,904x = 27,160 × 27,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,904x = 737,665,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,665,600/17,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,201.16

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