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Finding the Third Proportional to 17.06 and 26.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 17.06 and 26.34 is: 40.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.06 : 26.34 = 26.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.06/26.34 = 26.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.06x = 26.34 × 26.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.06x = 693.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693.99/17.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.67

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