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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,396 and 26,948

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,396 and 26,948 is: 41,744.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396 : 26,948 = 26,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396/26,948 = 26,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396x = 26,948 × 26,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396x = 726,194,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,194,704/17,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,744.92

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