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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,270 and 34,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,270 and 34,484 is: 45,266.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,270 : 34,484 = 34,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,270/34,484 = 34,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,270x = 34,484 × 34,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,270x = 1,189,146,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,146,256/26,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,266.32

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