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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,734 and 26,475

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,734 and 26,475 is: 39,524.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,734 : 26,475 = 26,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,734/26,475 = 26,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,734x = 26,475 × 26,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,734x = 700,925,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,925,625/17,734
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,524.40

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