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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,274.38 and 35,397

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,274.38 and 35,397 is: 47,687.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,274.38 : 35,397 = 35,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,274.38/35,397 = 35,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,274.38x = 35,397 × 35,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,274.38x = 1,252,947,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,947,609/26,274.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,687.06

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