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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,266 and 26,402

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,266 and 26,402 is: 40,372.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266 : 26,402 = 26,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266/26,402 = 26,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266x = 26,402 × 26,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266x = 697,065,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,065,604/17,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,372.15

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