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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,664 and 38,105

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,664 and 38,105 is: 54,455.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,664 : 38,105 = 38,105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,664/38,105 = 38,105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,664x = 38,105 × 38,105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,664x = 1,451,991,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,991,025/26,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,455.11

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