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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,392 and 26,168

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,392 and 26,168 is: 39,372.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392 : 26,168 = 26,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392/26,168 = 26,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392x = 26,168 × 26,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392x = 684,764,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,764,224/17,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,372.37

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