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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,463 and 35,279

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,463 and 35,279 is: 47,032.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,463 : 35,279 = 35,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,463/35,279 = 35,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,463x = 35,279 × 35,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,463x = 1,244,607,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,607,841/26,463
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,032.00

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