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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,405 and 26,031.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,405 and 26,031.50 is: 38,933.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,405 : 26,031.50 = 26,031.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,405/26,031.50 = 26,031.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,405x = 26,031.50 × 26,031.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,405x = 677,638,992.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,638,992.25/17,405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,933.58

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