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Finding the Third Proportional to 17.93 and 26.89

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Solution

The third proportional to 17.93 and 26.89 is: 40.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.93 : 26.89 = 26.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.93/26.89 = 26.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.93x = 26.89 × 26.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.93x = 723.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723.32/17.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.34

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