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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,325 and 39,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,325 and 39,771 is: 60,084.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,325 : 39,771 = 39,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,325/39,771 = 39,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,325x = 39,771 × 39,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,325x = 1,581,732,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,732,441/26,325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,084.80

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