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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,926 and 27,848

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,926 and 27,848 is: 43,261.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,926 : 27,848 = 27,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,926/27,848 = 27,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,926x = 27,848 × 27,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,926x = 775,511,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,511,104/17,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,261.80

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