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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,366 and 38,109

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,366 and 38,109 is: 55,082.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,366 : 38,109 = 38,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,366/38,109 = 38,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,366x = 38,109 × 38,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,366x = 1,452,295,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,295,881/26,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,082.15

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