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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,887.92 and 26,284.92

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,887.92 and 26,284.92 is: 38,623.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,887.92 : 26,284.92 = 26,284.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,887.92/26,284.92 = 26,284.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,887.92x = 26,284.92 × 26,284.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,887.92x = 690,897,117.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,897,117.97/17,887.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,623.67

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