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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,382 and 41,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,382 and 41,304 is: 64,666.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,382 : 41,304 = 41,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,382/41,304 = 41,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,382x = 41,304 × 41,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,382x = 1,706,020,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,020,416/26,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,666.08

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