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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,272 and 31,132

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,272 and 31,132 is: 36,891.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,272 : 31,132 = 31,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,272/31,132 = 31,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,272x = 31,132 × 31,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,272x = 969,201,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,201,424/26,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,891.04

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