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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,453 and 38,217

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,453 and 38,217 is: 55,212.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,453 : 38,217 = 38,217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,453/38,217 = 38,217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,453x = 38,217 × 38,217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,453x = 1,460,539,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,539,089/26,453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,212.61

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