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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,907 and 30,705

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,907 and 30,705 is: 52,649.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,907 : 30,705 = 30,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,907/30,705 = 30,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,907x = 30,705 × 30,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,907x = 942,797,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,797,025/17,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,649.64

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