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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,306 and 26,301

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,306 and 26,301 is: 39,971.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,306 : 26,301 = 26,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,306/26,301 = 26,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,306x = 26,301 × 26,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,306x = 691,742,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,742,601/17,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,971.26

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