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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,358 and 41,049

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,358 and 41,049 is: 63,928.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,358 : 41,049 = 41,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,358/41,049 = 41,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,358x = 41,049 × 41,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,358x = 1,685,020,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,020,401/26,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,928.23

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