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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,846 and 26,458

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,846 and 26,458 is: 35,272.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,846 : 26,458 = 26,458 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,846/26,458 = 26,458/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,846x = 26,458 × 26,458
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,846x = 700,025,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,025,764/19,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,272.89

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