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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,574 and 26,363

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,574 and 26,363 is: 39,547.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,574 : 26,363 = 26,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,574/26,363 = 26,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,574x = 26,363 × 26,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,574x = 695,007,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,007,769/17,574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,547.50

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