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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,704 and 35,838

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,704 and 35,838 is: 48,096.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,704 : 35,838 = 35,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,704/35,838 = 35,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,704x = 35,838 × 35,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,704x = 1,284,362,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,362,244/26,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,096.25

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