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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,322 and 36,187

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,322 and 36,187 is: 49,749.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,322 : 36,187 = 36,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,322/36,187 = 36,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,322x = 36,187 × 36,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,322x = 1,309,498,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,498,969/26,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,749.22

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