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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,152 and 38,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,152 and 38,720 is: 57,327.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,152 : 38,720 = 38,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,152/38,720 = 38,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,152x = 38,720 × 38,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,152x = 1,499,238,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,238,400/26,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,327.87

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