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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,044 and 40,390

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,044 and 40,390 is: 62,638.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,044 : 40,390 = 40,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,044/40,390 = 40,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,044x = 40,390 × 40,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,044x = 1,631,352,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,352,100/26,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,638.31

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