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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,592 and 41,149

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,592 and 41,149 is: 63,674.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,592 : 41,149 = 41,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,592/41,149 = 41,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,592x = 41,149 × 41,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,592x = 1,693,240,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,240,201/26,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,674.80

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