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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,680 and 26,958

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,680 and 26,958 is: 41,104.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,680 : 26,958 = 26,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,680/26,958 = 26,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,680x = 26,958 × 26,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,680x = 726,733,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,733,764/17,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,104.85

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