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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,236 and 26,204

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,236 and 26,204 is: 39,838.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,236 : 26,204 = 26,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,236/26,204 = 26,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,236x = 26,204 × 26,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,236x = 686,649,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,649,616/17,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,838.11

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