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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,580 and 38,298

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,580 and 38,298 is: 55,181.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,580 : 38,298 = 38,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,580/38,298 = 38,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,580x = 38,298 × 38,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,580x = 1,466,736,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,736,804/26,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,181.97

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