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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,370 and 26,880

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,370 and 26,880 is: 41,596.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,370 : 26,880 = 26,880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,370/26,880 = 26,880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,370x = 26,880 × 26,880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,370x = 722,534,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,534,400/17,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,596.68

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