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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,396 and 38,730

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,396 and 38,730 is: 56,827.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,396 : 38,730 = 38,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,396/38,730 = 38,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,396x = 38,730 × 38,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,396x = 1,500,012,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,012,900/26,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,827.28

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