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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,264 and 26,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,264 and 26,260 is: 39,943.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264 : 26,260 = 26,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264/26,260 = 26,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264x = 26,260 × 26,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264x = 689,587,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,587,600/17,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,943.67

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