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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,310 and 37,007

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,310 and 37,007 is: 52,053.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,310 : 37,007 = 37,007 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,310/37,007 = 37,007/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,310x = 37,007 × 37,007
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,310x = 1,369,518,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,518,049/26,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,053.14

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