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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,039 and 26,099

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,039 and 26,099 is: 39,976.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,039 : 26,099 = 26,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,039/26,099 = 26,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,039x = 26,099 × 26,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,039x = 681,157,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,157,801/17,039
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,976.40

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