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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,285 and 26,737

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,285 and 26,737 is: 41,357.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,285 : 26,737 = 26,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,285/26,737 = 26,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,285x = 26,737 × 26,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,285x = 714,867,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,867,169/17,285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,357.66

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