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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,338 and 35,124

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,338 and 35,124 is: 46,840.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,338 : 35,124 = 35,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,338/35,124 = 35,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,338x = 35,124 × 35,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,338x = 1,233,695,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,695,376/26,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,840.89

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