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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,706.50 and 26,601

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,706.50 and 26,601 is: 39,963.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,706.50 : 26,601 = 26,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,706.50/26,601 = 26,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,706.50x = 26,601 × 26,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,706.50x = 707,613,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,613,201/17,706.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,963.47

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