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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,508 and 26,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,508 and 26,350 is: 39,657.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,508 : 26,350 = 26,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,508/26,350 = 26,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,508x = 26,350 × 26,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,508x = 694,322,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,322,500/17,508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,657.44

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