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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,698 and 26,774

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,698 and 26,774 is: 40,504.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,698 : 26,774 = 26,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,698/26,774 = 26,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,698x = 26,774 × 26,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,698x = 716,847,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,847,076/17,698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,504.41

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