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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,223 and 26,494.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,223 and 26,494.50 is: 40,757.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,223 : 26,494.50 = 26,494.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,223/26,494.50 = 26,494.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,223x = 26,494.50 × 26,494.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,223x = 701,958,530.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,958,530.25/17,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,757.04

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