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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,480 and 26,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,480 and 26,230 is: 39,360.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,480 : 26,230 = 26,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,480/26,230 = 26,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,480x = 26,230 × 26,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,480x = 688,012,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,012,900/17,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,360.01

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