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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,852 and 26,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,852 and 26,724 is: 40,005.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,852 : 26,724 = 26,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,852/26,724 = 26,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,852x = 26,724 × 26,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,852x = 714,172,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,172,176/17,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,005.16

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