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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,331 and 26,763

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,331 and 26,763 is: 41,328.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,331 : 26,763 = 26,763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,331/26,763 = 26,763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,331x = 26,763 × 26,763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,331x = 716,258,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,258,169/17,331
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,328.15

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