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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,937 and 27,962

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,937 and 27,962 is: 43,589.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,937 : 27,962 = 27,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,937/27,962 = 27,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,937x = 27,962 × 27,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,937x = 781,873,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,873,444/17,937
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,589.98

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