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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,658 and 38,397

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,658 and 38,397 is: 55,305.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,658 : 38,397 = 38,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,658/38,397 = 38,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,658x = 38,397 × 38,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,658x = 1,474,329,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,329,609/26,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,305.33

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