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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,033 and 26,435

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,033 and 26,435 is: 41,026.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033 : 26,435 = 26,435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033/26,435 = 26,435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033x = 26,435 × 26,435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033x = 698,809,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,809,225/17,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,026.78

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