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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,952 and 27,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,952 and 27,252 is: 41,369.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,952 : 27,252 = 27,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,952/27,252 = 27,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,952x = 27,252 × 27,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,952x = 742,671,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,671,504/17,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,369.85

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