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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,463 and 35,277

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,463 and 35,277 is: 47,026.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,463 : 35,277 = 35,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,463/35,277 = 35,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,463x = 35,277 × 35,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,463x = 1,244,466,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,466,729/26,463
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,026.67

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