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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,496 and 26,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,496 and 26,320 is: 39,594.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,496 : 26,320 = 26,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,496/26,320 = 26,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,496x = 26,320 × 26,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,496x = 692,742,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,742,400/17,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,594.33

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