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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,436 and 35,242

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,436 and 35,242 is: 46,981.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,436 : 35,242 = 35,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,436/35,242 = 35,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,436x = 35,242 × 35,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,436x = 1,241,998,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,998,564/26,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,981.33

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