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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,380 and 26,924

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,380 and 26,924 is: 41,708.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,380 : 26,924 = 26,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,380/26,924 = 26,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,380x = 26,924 × 26,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,380x = 724,901,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,901,776/17,380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,708.96

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