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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,323 and 26,140

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,323 and 26,140 is: 39,444.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,323 : 26,140 = 26,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,323/26,140 = 26,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,323x = 26,140 × 26,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,323x = 683,299,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,299,600/17,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,444.65

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