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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,457 and 17,026

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,457 and 17,026 is: 21,541.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,457 : 17,026 = 17,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,457/17,026 = 17,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,457x = 17,026 × 17,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,457x = 289,884,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,884,676/13,457
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,541.55

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