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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,211 and 26,140.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,211 and 26,140.50 is: 39,702.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,211 : 26,140.50 = 26,140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,211/26,140.50 = 26,140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,211x = 26,140.50 × 26,140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,211x = 683,325,740.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,325,740.25/17,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,702.85

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