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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,404 and 38,982

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,404 and 38,982 is: 57,551.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,404 : 38,982 = 38,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,404/38,982 = 38,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,404x = 38,982 × 38,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,404x = 1,519,596,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,596,324/26,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,551.75

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