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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,994 and 27,153

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,994 and 27,153 is: 40,973.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,994 : 27,153 = 27,153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,994/27,153 = 27,153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,994x = 27,153 × 27,153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,994x = 737,285,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,285,409/17,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,973.96

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