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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,076 and 35,428

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,076 and 35,428 is: 48,134.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,076 : 35,428 = 35,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,076/35,428 = 35,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,076x = 35,428 × 35,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,076x = 1,255,143,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,143,184/26,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,134.04

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