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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,091 and 26,177

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,091 and 26,177 is: 40,093.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,091 : 26,177 = 26,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,091/26,177 = 26,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,091x = 26,177 × 26,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,091x = 685,235,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,235,329/17,091
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,093.34

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