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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,472 and 26,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,472 and 26,220 is: 39,348.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,472 : 26,220 = 26,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,472/26,220 = 26,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,472x = 26,220 × 26,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,472x = 687,488,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,488,400/17,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,348.01

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