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Finding the Third Proportional to 26.38 and 45

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Solution

The third proportional to 26.38 and 45 is: 76.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.38 : 45 = 45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.38/45 = 45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.38x = 45 × 45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.38x = 2,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025/26.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.78

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