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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,664 and 58,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,664 and 58,350 is: 127,689.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,664 : 58,350 = 58,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,664/58,350 = 58,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,664x = 58,350 × 58,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,664x = 3,404,722,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404,722,500/26,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,689.86

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