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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,238 and 26,694

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,238 and 26,694 is: 30,663.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,238 : 26,694 = 26,694 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,238/26,694 = 26,694/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,238x = 26,694 × 26,694
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,238x = 712,569,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,569,636/23,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,663.98

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