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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,340 and 26,132

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,340 and 26,132 is: 39,381.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,340 : 26,132 = 26,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,340/26,132 = 26,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,340x = 26,132 × 26,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,340x = 682,881,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,881,424/17,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,381.86

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