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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,512 and 38,640

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,512 and 38,640 is: 56,315.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,512 : 38,640 = 38,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,512/38,640 = 38,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,512x = 38,640 × 38,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,512x = 1,493,049,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,049,600/26,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,315.99

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