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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,327 and 28,973

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,327 and 28,973 is: 31,884.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,327 : 28,973 = 28,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,327/28,973 = 28,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,327x = 28,973 × 28,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,327x = 839,434,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,434,729/26,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,884.94

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