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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,271 and 39,434

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,271 and 39,434 is: 59,192.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,271 : 39,434 = 39,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,271/39,434 = 39,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,271x = 39,434 × 39,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,271x = 1,555,040,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,040,356/26,271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,192.28

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