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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,960 and 25,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,960 and 25,246 is: 35,487.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,960 : 25,246 = 25,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,960/25,246 = 25,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,960x = 25,246 × 25,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,960x = 637,360,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,360,516/17,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,487.78

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