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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,795 and 26,643

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,795 and 26,643 is: 39,890.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,795 : 26,643 = 26,643 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,795/26,643 = 26,643/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,795x = 26,643 × 26,643
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,795x = 709,849,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,849,449/17,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,890.39

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