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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,210 and 36,507

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,210 and 36,507 is: 50,849.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,210 : 36,507 = 36,507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,210/36,507 = 36,507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,210x = 36,507 × 36,507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,210x = 1,332,761,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,761,049/26,210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,849.33

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