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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,498 and 38,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,498 and 38,317 is: 55,407.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,498 : 38,317 = 38,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,498/38,317 = 38,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,498x = 38,317 × 38,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,498x = 1,468,192,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,192,489/26,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,407.67

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