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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,730 and 38,907

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,730 and 38,907 is: 56,631.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,730 : 38,907 = 38,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,730/38,907 = 38,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,730x = 38,907 × 38,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,730x = 1,513,754,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,754,649/26,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,631.30

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