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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,959 and 28,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,959 and 28,325 is: 44,674.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,959 : 28,325 = 28,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,959/28,325 = 28,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,959x = 28,325 × 28,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,959x = 802,305,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,305,625/17,959
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,674.29

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