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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,291.50 and 38,237

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,291.50 and 38,237 is: 55,609.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,291.50 : 38,237 = 38,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,291.50/38,237 = 38,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,291.50x = 38,237 × 38,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,291.50x = 1,462,068,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,068,169/26,291.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,609.92

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