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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,507 and 26,273

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,507 and 26,273 is: 39,428.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,507 : 26,273 = 26,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,507/26,273 = 26,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,507x = 26,273 × 26,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,507x = 690,270,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,270,529/17,507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,428.26

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