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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,676.84 and 30,564.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,676.84 and 30,564.84 is: 35,019.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,676.84 : 30,564.84 = 30,564.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,676.84/30,564.84 = 30,564.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,676.84x = 30,564.84 × 30,564.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,676.84x = 934,209,673.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,209,673.46/26,676.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,019.50

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