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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,070 and 41,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,070 and 41,975 is: 67,583.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,070 : 41,975 = 41,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,070/41,975 = 41,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,070x = 41,975 × 41,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,070x = 1,761,900,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,900,625/26,070
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,583.45

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