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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,327 and 26,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,327 and 26,864 is: 41,650.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327 : 26,864 = 26,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327/26,864 = 26,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327x = 26,864 × 26,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327x = 721,674,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,674,496/17,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,650.29

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