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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,907.75 and 21,660.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,907.75 and 21,660.75 is: 26,200.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,907.75 : 21,660.75 = 21,660.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,907.75/21,660.75 = 21,660.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,907.75x = 21,660.75 × 21,660.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,907.75x = 469,188,090.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,188,090.56/17,907.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,200.28

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