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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,358 and 26,760

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,358 and 26,760 is: 30,657.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,358 : 26,760 = 26,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,358/26,760 = 26,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,358x = 26,760 × 26,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,358x = 716,097,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,097,600/23,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,657.49

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