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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,261 and 38,262.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,261 and 38,262.50 is: 55,748.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,261 : 38,262.50 = 38,262.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,261/38,262.50 = 38,262.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,261x = 38,262.50 × 38,262.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,261x = 1,464,018,906.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,018,906.25/26,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,748.79

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