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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,894 and 26,294

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,894 and 26,294 is: 38,637.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,894 : 26,294 = 26,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,894/26,294 = 26,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,894x = 26,294 × 26,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,894x = 691,374,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,374,436/17,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,637.22

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