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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,286 and 26,049

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,286 and 26,049 is: 35,183.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,286 : 26,049 = 26,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,286/26,049 = 26,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,286x = 26,049 × 26,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,286x = 678,550,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,550,401/19,286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,183.57

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