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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,486 and 26,302

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,486 and 26,302 is: 39,562.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,486 : 26,302 = 26,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,486/26,302 = 26,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,486x = 26,302 × 26,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,486x = 691,795,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,795,204/17,486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,562.80

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