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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,458 and 36,031

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,458 and 36,031 is: 49,067.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,458 : 36,031 = 36,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,458/36,031 = 36,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,458x = 36,031 × 36,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,458x = 1,298,232,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,232,961/26,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,067.69

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