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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,338 and 26,898

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,338 and 26,898 is: 29,727.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,338 : 26,898 = 26,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,338/26,898 = 26,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,338x = 26,898 × 26,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,338x = 723,502,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,502,404/24,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,727.27

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