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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,333 and 26,187

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,333 and 26,187 is: 39,563.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,333 : 26,187 = 26,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,333/26,187 = 26,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,333x = 26,187 × 26,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,333x = 685,758,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,758,969/17,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,563.78

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