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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,920 and 27,803

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,920 and 27,803 is: 43,136.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,920 : 27,803 = 27,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,920/27,803 = 27,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,920x = 27,803 × 27,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,920x = 773,006,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,006,809/17,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,136.54

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