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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,950 and 26,349

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,950 and 26,349 is: 38,677.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,950 : 26,349 = 26,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,950/26,349 = 26,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,950x = 26,349 × 26,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,950x = 694,269,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,269,801/17,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,677.98

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