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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,437 and 37,999

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,437 and 37,999 is: 54,617.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,437 : 37,999 = 37,999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,437/37,999 = 37,999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,437x = 37,999 × 37,999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,437x = 1,443,924,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,924,001/26,437
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,617.54

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