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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,912 and 27,894

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,912 and 27,894 is: 43,438.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,912 : 27,894 = 27,894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,912/27,894 = 27,894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,912x = 27,894 × 27,894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,912x = 778,075,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,075,236/17,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,438.77

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