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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,924 and 26,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,924 and 26,238 is: 38,408.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,924 : 26,238 = 26,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,924/26,238 = 26,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,924x = 26,238 × 26,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,924x = 688,432,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,432,644/17,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,408.43

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