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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,339 and 26,657

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,339 and 26,657 is: 40,982.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,339 : 26,657 = 26,657 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,339/26,657 = 26,657/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,339x = 26,657 × 26,657
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,339x = 710,595,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,595,649/17,339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,982.50

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