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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,122 and 34,863

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,122 and 34,863 is: 46,528.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,122 : 34,863 = 34,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,122/34,863 = 34,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,122x = 34,863 × 34,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,122x = 1,215,428,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,428,769/26,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,528.93

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