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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,674 and 38,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,674 and 38,912 is: 56,764.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,674 : 38,912 = 38,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,674/38,912 = 38,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,674x = 38,912 × 38,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,674x = 1,514,143,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,143,744/26,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,764.78

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