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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,862.75 and 26,277.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,862.75 and 26,277.75 is: 38,656.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,862.75 : 26,277.75 = 26,277.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,862.75/26,277.75 = 26,277.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,862.75x = 26,277.75 × 26,277.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,862.75x = 690,520,145.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,520,145.06/17,862.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,656.99

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