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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,042 and 26,739

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,042 and 26,739 is: 41,953.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,042 : 26,739 = 26,739 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,042/26,739 = 26,739/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,042x = 26,739 × 26,739
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,042x = 714,974,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,974,121/17,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,953.65

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