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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,833 and 26,853

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,833 and 26,853 is: 40,435.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,833 : 26,853 = 26,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,833/26,853 = 26,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,833x = 26,853 × 26,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,833x = 721,083,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,083,609/17,833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,435.35

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