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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,104 and 26,055

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,104 and 26,055 is: 35,535.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,104 : 26,055 = 26,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,104/26,055 = 26,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,104x = 26,055 × 26,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,104x = 678,863,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,863,025/19,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,535.12

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