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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,462 and 36,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,462 and 36,048 is: 49,106.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,462 : 36,048 = 36,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,462/36,048 = 36,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,462x = 36,048 × 36,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,462x = 1,299,458,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,458,304/26,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,106.58

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