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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,030 and 26,337

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,030 and 26,337 is: 40,730.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,030 : 26,337 = 26,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,030/26,337 = 26,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,030x = 26,337 × 26,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,030x = 693,637,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,637,569/17,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,730.33

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