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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,422 and 26,542

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,422 and 26,542 is: 40,436.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,422 : 26,542 = 26,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,422/26,542 = 26,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,422x = 26,542 × 26,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,422x = 704,477,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,477,764/17,422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,436.10

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