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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,676 and 26,476

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,676 and 26,476 is: 39,657.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,676 : 26,476 = 26,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,676/26,476 = 26,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,676x = 26,476 × 26,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,676x = 700,978,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,978,576/17,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,657.08

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