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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,374 and 35,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,374 and 35,230 is: 47,059.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,374 : 35,230 = 35,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,374/35,230 = 35,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,374x = 35,230 × 35,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,374x = 1,241,152,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,152,900/26,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,059.71

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