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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,442 and 38,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,442 and 38,670 is: 56,552.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,442 : 38,670 = 38,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,442/38,670 = 38,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,442x = 38,670 × 38,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,442x = 1,495,368,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,368,900/26,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,552.79

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