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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,116 and 26,297

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,116 and 26,297 is: 40,402.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,116 : 26,297 = 26,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,116/26,297 = 26,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,116x = 26,297 × 26,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,116x = 691,532,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,532,209/17,116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,402.68

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