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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,453 and 35,265

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,453 and 35,265 is: 47,012.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,453 : 35,265 = 35,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,453/35,265 = 35,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,453x = 35,265 × 35,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,453x = 1,243,620,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,620,225/26,453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,012.45

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