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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,588 and 36,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,588 and 36,122 is: 49,074.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,588 : 36,122 = 36,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,588/36,122 = 36,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,588x = 36,122 × 36,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,588x = 1,304,798,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,798,884/26,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,074.73

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