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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,572 and 26,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,572 and 26,430 is: 39,753.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,572 : 26,430 = 26,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,572/26,430 = 26,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,572x = 26,430 × 26,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,572x = 698,544,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,544,900/17,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,753.30

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