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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,424 and 38,850

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,424 and 38,850 is: 57,119.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,424 : 38,850 = 38,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,424/38,850 = 38,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,424x = 38,850 × 38,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,424x = 1,509,322,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,322,500/26,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,119.38

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