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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,434 and 26,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,434 and 26,262 is: 35,488.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,434 : 26,262 = 26,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,434/26,262 = 26,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,434x = 26,262 × 26,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,434x = 689,692,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,692,644/19,434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,488.97

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