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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,354 and 26,913

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,354 and 26,913 is: 41,737.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,354 : 26,913 = 26,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,354/26,913 = 26,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,354x = 26,913 × 26,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,354x = 724,309,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,309,569/17,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,737.33

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