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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,539 and 26,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,539 and 26,674 is: 40,566.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,539 : 26,674 = 26,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,539/26,674 = 26,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,539x = 26,674 × 26,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,539x = 711,502,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,502,276/17,539
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,566.87

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