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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,858 and 26,575

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,858 and 26,575 is: 39,547.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,858 : 26,575 = 26,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,858/26,575 = 26,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,858x = 26,575 × 26,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,858x = 706,230,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,230,625/17,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,547.02

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