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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,276 and 38,438

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,276 and 38,438 is: 56,229.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,276 : 38,438 = 38,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,276/38,438 = 38,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,276x = 38,438 × 38,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,276x = 1,477,479,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,479,844/26,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,229.25

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