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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,613 and 26,423

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,613 and 26,423 is: 39,639.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,613 : 26,423 = 26,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,613/26,423 = 26,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,613x = 26,423 × 26,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,613x = 698,174,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,174,929/17,613
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,639.75

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