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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,869.44 and 26,284.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,869.44 and 26,284.44 is: 38,662.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,869.44 : 26,284.44 = 26,284.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,869.44/26,284.44 = 26,284.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,869.44x = 26,284.44 × 26,284.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,869.44x = 690,871,654.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,871,654.69/17,869.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,662.19

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