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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,440 and 26,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,440 and 26,324 is: 39,733.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,440 : 26,324 = 26,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,440/26,324 = 26,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,440x = 26,324 × 26,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,440x = 692,952,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,952,976/17,440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,733.54

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