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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,326 and 25,341

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,326 and 25,341 is: 37,063.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,326 : 25,341 = 25,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,326/25,341 = 25,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,326x = 25,341 × 25,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,326x = 642,166,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,166,281/17,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,063.74

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