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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,811 and 26,595

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,811 and 26,595 is: 39,711.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,811 : 26,595 = 26,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,811/26,595 = 26,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,811x = 26,595 × 26,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,811x = 707,294,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,294,025/17,811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,711.08

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