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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,254 and 26,717

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,254 and 26,717 is: 41,370.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254 : 26,717 = 26,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254/26,717 = 26,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254x = 26,717 × 26,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254x = 713,798,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,798,089/17,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,370.01

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