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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,050 and 38,211

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,050 and 38,211 is: 56,049.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,050 : 38,211 = 38,211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,050/38,211 = 38,211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,050x = 38,211 × 38,211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,050x = 1,460,080,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,080,521/26,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,049.16

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