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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,592 and 41,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,592 and 41,170 is: 63,739.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,592 : 41,170 = 41,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,592/41,170 = 41,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,592x = 41,170 × 41,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,592x = 1,694,968,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,968,900/26,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,739.81

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