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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,750 and 26,049

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,750 and 26,049 is: 38,228.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,750 : 26,049 = 26,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,750/26,049 = 26,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,750x = 26,049 × 26,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,750x = 678,550,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,550,401/17,750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,228.19

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