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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,923 and 26,854

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,923 and 26,854 is: 40,235.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,923 : 26,854 = 26,854 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,923/26,854 = 26,854/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,923x = 26,854 × 26,854
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,923x = 721,137,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,137,316/17,923
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,235.30

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