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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,396 and 38,595

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,396 and 38,595 is: 56,431.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,396 : 38,595 = 38,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,396/38,595 = 38,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,396x = 38,595 × 38,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,396x = 1,489,574,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,574,025/26,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,431.81

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