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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,922 and 26,342

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,922 and 26,342 is: 38,717.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,922 : 26,342 = 26,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,922/26,342 = 26,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,922x = 26,342 × 26,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,922x = 693,900,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,900,964/17,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,717.83

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