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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,896 and 26,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,896 and 26,228 is: 38,439.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,896 : 26,228 = 26,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,896/26,228 = 26,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,896x = 26,228 × 26,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,896x = 687,907,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,907,984/17,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,439.20

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