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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,656 and 38,400

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,656 and 38,400 is: 55,318.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,656 : 38,400 = 38,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,656/38,400 = 38,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,656x = 38,400 × 38,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,656x = 1,474,560,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,560,000/26,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,318.13

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