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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,424 and 26,298

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,424 and 26,298 is: 39,691.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,424 : 26,298 = 26,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,424/26,298 = 26,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,424x = 26,298 × 26,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,424x = 691,584,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,584,804/17,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,691.51

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