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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,465 and 38,239

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,465 and 38,239 is: 55,251.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,465 : 38,239 = 38,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,465/38,239 = 38,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,465x = 38,239 × 38,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,465x = 1,462,221,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,221,121/26,465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,251.13

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