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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,074 and 26,725

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,074 and 26,725 is: 41,831.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,074 : 26,725 = 26,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,074/26,725 = 26,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,074x = 26,725 × 26,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,074x = 714,225,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,225,625/17,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,831.18

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