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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,072 and 34,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,072 and 34,572 is: 45,843.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,072 : 34,572 = 34,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,072/34,572 = 34,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,072x = 34,572 × 34,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,072x = 1,195,223,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,223,184/26,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,843.17

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