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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,299 and 36,991.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,299 and 36,991.50 is: 52,031.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,299 : 36,991.50 = 36,991.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,299/36,991.50 = 36,991.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,299x = 36,991.50 × 36,991.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,299x = 1,368,371,072.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,371,072.25/26,299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,031.30

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