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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,302 and 36,158

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,302 and 36,158 is: 49,707.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,302 : 36,158 = 36,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,302/36,158 = 36,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,302x = 36,158 × 36,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,302x = 1,307,400,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,400,964/26,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,707.28

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