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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,848 and 26,128

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,848 and 26,128 is: 38,249.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,848 : 26,128 = 26,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,848/26,128 = 26,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,848x = 26,128 × 26,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,848x = 682,672,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,672,384/17,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,249.24

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