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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,006 and 26,396

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,006 and 26,396 is: 40,970.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,006 : 26,396 = 26,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,006/26,396 = 26,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,006x = 26,396 × 26,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,006x = 696,748,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,748,816/17,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,970.76

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