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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,252 and 26,381

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,252 and 26,381 is: 40,340.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252 : 26,381 = 26,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252/26,381 = 26,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252x = 26,381 × 26,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252x = 695,957,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,957,161/17,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,340.67

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