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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,488 and 38,072

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,488 and 38,072 is: 54,722.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,488 : 38,072 = 38,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,488/38,072 = 38,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,488x = 38,072 × 38,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,488x = 1,449,477,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,477,184/26,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,722.03

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