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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,586 and 39,997

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,586 and 39,997 is: 60,173.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,586 : 39,997 = 39,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,586/39,997 = 39,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,586x = 39,997 × 39,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,586x = 1,599,760,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,760,009/26,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,173.02

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