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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,756 and 26,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,756 and 26,282 is: 38,901.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,756 : 26,282 = 26,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,756/26,282 = 26,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,756x = 26,282 × 26,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,756x = 690,743,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,743,524/17,756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,901.98

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