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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,323 and 26,141

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,323 and 26,141 is: 39,447.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,323 : 26,141 = 26,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,323/26,141 = 26,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,323x = 26,141 × 26,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,323x = 683,351,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,351,881/17,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,447.66

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