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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,511 and 26,780

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,511 and 26,780 is: 40,955.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,511 : 26,780 = 26,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,511/26,780 = 26,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,511x = 26,780 × 26,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,511x = 717,168,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,168,400/17,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,955.31

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