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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,748 and 26,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,748 and 26,408 is: 28,179.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,748 : 26,408 = 26,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,748/26,408 = 26,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,748x = 26,408 × 26,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,748x = 697,382,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,382,464/24,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,179.35

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