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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,242 and 26,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,242 and 26,364 is: 40,312.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,242 : 26,364 = 26,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,242/26,364 = 26,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,242x = 26,364 × 26,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,242x = 695,060,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,060,496/17,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,312.06

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