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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,188 and 26,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,188 and 26,264 is: 40,132.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,188 : 26,264 = 26,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,188/26,264 = 26,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,188x = 26,264 × 26,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,188x = 689,797,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,797,696/17,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,132.52

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