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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,221 and 34,486

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,221 and 34,486 is: 45,356.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,221 : 34,486 = 34,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,221/34,486 = 34,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,221x = 34,486 × 34,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,221x = 1,189,284,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,284,196/26,221
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,356.17

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