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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,372 and 26,883

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,372 and 26,883 is: 41,601.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,372 : 26,883 = 26,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,372/26,883 = 26,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,372x = 26,883 × 26,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,372x = 722,695,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,695,689/17,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,601.18

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