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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,362 and 26,001

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,362 and 26,001 is: 38,938.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,362 : 26,001 = 26,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,362/26,001 = 26,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,362x = 26,001 × 26,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,362x = 676,052,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,052,001/17,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,938.60

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