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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,350 and 38,538

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,350 and 38,538 is: 56,363.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,350 : 38,538 = 38,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,350/38,538 = 38,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,350x = 38,538 × 38,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,350x = 1,485,177,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,177,444/26,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,363.47

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