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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,908 and 26,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,908 and 26,340 is: 38,742.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,908 : 26,340 = 26,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,908/26,340 = 26,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,908x = 26,340 × 26,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,908x = 693,795,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,795,600/17,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,742.22

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