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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,338 and 26,129

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,338 and 26,129 is: 39,377.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,338 : 26,129 = 26,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,338/26,129 = 26,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,338x = 26,129 × 26,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,338x = 682,724,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,724,641/17,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,377.36

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