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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,882 and 26,611

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,882 and 26,611 is: 39,601.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,882 : 26,611 = 26,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,882/26,611 = 26,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,882x = 26,611 × 26,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,882x = 708,145,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,145,321/17,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,601.01

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