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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,457 and 36,273

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,457 and 36,273 is: 49,730.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,457 : 36,273 = 36,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,457/36,273 = 36,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,457x = 36,273 × 36,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,457x = 1,315,730,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,730,529/26,457
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,730.90

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