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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,376 and 35,233

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,376 and 35,233 is: 47,064.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,376 : 35,233 = 35,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,376/35,233 = 35,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,376x = 35,233 × 35,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,376x = 1,241,364,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,364,289/26,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,064.16

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