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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,052.50 and 26,308

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,052.50 and 26,308 is: 40,587.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,052.50 : 26,308 = 26,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,052.50/26,308 = 26,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,052.50x = 26,308 × 26,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,052.50x = 692,110,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,110,864/17,052.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,587.06

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