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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,674 and 58,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,674 and 58,270 is: 127,292.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,674 : 58,270 = 58,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,674/58,270 = 58,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,674x = 58,270 × 58,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,674x = 3,395,392,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,395,392,900/26,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,292.23

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