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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,248 and 35,363

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,248 and 35,363 is: 47,643.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,248 : 35,363 = 35,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,248/35,363 = 35,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,248x = 35,363 × 35,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,248x = 1,250,541,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,541,769/26,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,643.32

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