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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,339 and 34,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,339 and 34,170 is: 44,329.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,339 : 34,170 = 34,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,339/34,170 = 34,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,339x = 34,170 × 34,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,339x = 1,167,588,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,588,900/26,339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,329.28

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