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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,004.50 and 26,265

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,004.50 and 26,265 is: 40,568.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,004.50 : 26,265 = 26,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,004.50/26,265 = 26,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,004.50x = 26,265 × 26,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,004.50x = 689,850,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,850,225/17,004.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,568.69

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