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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,792 and 26,438

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,792 and 26,438 is: 35,315.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,792 : 26,438 = 26,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,792/26,438 = 26,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,792x = 26,438 × 26,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,792x = 698,967,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,967,844/19,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,315.68

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