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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,220 and 26,658

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,220 and 26,658 is: 41,268.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,220 : 26,658 = 26,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,220/26,658 = 26,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,220x = 26,658 × 26,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,220x = 710,648,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,648,964/17,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,268.81

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