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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,958 and 28,027

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,958 and 28,027 is: 43,741.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,958 : 28,027 = 28,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,958/28,027 = 28,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,958x = 28,027 × 28,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,958x = 785,512,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,512,729/17,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,741.66

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