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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,074 and 35,425

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,074 and 35,425 is: 48,129.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,074 : 35,425 = 35,425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,074/35,425 = 35,425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,074x = 35,425 × 35,425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,074x = 1,254,930,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,930,625/26,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,129.58

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