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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,552 and 38,802

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,552 and 38,802 is: 56,703.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,552 : 38,802 = 38,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,552/38,802 = 38,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,552x = 38,802 × 38,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,552x = 1,505,595,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,595,204/26,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,703.65

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