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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,469 and 36,301

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,469 and 36,301 is: 49,785.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,469 : 36,301 = 36,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,469/36,301 = 36,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,469x = 36,301 × 36,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,469x = 1,317,762,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,762,601/26,469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,785.13

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