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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,418 and 36,225

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,418 and 36,225 is: 49,672.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,418 : 36,225 = 36,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,418/36,225 = 36,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,418x = 36,225 × 36,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,418x = 1,312,250,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,250,625/26,418
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,672.60

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