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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,520 and 26,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,520 and 26,832 is: 41,093.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,520 : 26,832 = 26,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,520/26,832 = 26,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,520x = 26,832 × 26,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,520x = 719,956,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,956,224/17,520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,093.39

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