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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,373 and 35,229

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,373 and 35,229 is: 47,058.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,373 : 35,229 = 35,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,373/35,229 = 35,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,373x = 35,229 × 35,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,373x = 1,241,082,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,082,441/26,373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,058.83

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