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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,651 and 26,377

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,651 and 26,377 is: 39,416.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,651 : 26,377 = 26,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,651/26,377 = 26,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,651x = 26,377 × 26,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,651x = 695,746,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,746,129/17,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,416.81

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