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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,402 and 26,511

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,402 and 26,511 is: 40,388.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,402 : 26,511 = 26,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,402/26,511 = 26,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,402x = 26,511 × 26,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,402x = 702,833,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,833,121/17,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,388.07

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