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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,442 and 26,327

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,442 and 26,327 is: 39,738.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,442 : 26,327 = 26,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,442/26,327 = 26,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,442x = 26,327 × 26,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,442x = 693,110,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,110,929/17,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,738.04

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