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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,244 and 34,326

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,244 and 34,326 is: 44,896.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,244 : 34,326 = 34,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,244/34,326 = 34,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,244x = 34,326 × 34,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,244x = 1,178,274,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,274,276/26,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,896.90

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