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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,202 and 26,874

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,202 and 26,874 is: 31,127.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,202 : 26,874 = 26,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,202/26,874 = 26,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,202x = 26,874 × 26,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,202x = 722,211,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,211,876/23,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,127.14

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