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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,998 and 27,159

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,998 and 27,159 is: 40,982.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,998 : 27,159 = 27,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,998/27,159 = 27,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,998x = 27,159 × 27,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,998x = 737,611,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,611,281/17,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,982.96

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