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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,415 and 26,046

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,415 and 26,046 is: 38,954.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,415 : 26,046 = 26,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,415/26,046 = 26,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,415x = 26,046 × 26,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,415x = 678,394,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,394,116/17,415
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,954.59

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