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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,924 and 26,116

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,924 and 26,116 is: 38,052.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,924 : 26,116 = 26,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,924/26,116 = 26,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,924x = 26,116 × 26,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,924x = 682,045,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,045,456/17,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,052.08

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