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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,709 and 26,593

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,709 and 26,593 is: 35,881.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,709 : 26,593 = 26,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,709/26,593 = 26,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,709x = 26,593 × 26,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,709x = 707,187,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,187,649/19,709
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,881.46

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