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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,306 and 26,701

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,306 and 26,701 is: 41,196.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,306 : 26,701 = 26,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,306/26,701 = 26,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,306x = 26,701 × 26,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,306x = 712,943,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,943,401/17,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,196.31

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