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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,904 and 27,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,904 and 27,878 is: 43,408.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,904 : 27,878 = 27,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,904/27,878 = 27,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,904x = 27,878 × 27,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,904x = 777,182,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,182,884/17,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,408.34

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