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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,388 and 26,414

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,388 and 26,414 is: 40,125.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,388 : 26,414 = 26,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,388/26,414 = 26,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,388x = 26,414 × 26,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,388x = 697,699,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,699,396/17,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,125.34

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