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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,752 and 35,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,752 and 35,744 is: 47,758.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,752 : 35,744 = 35,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,752/35,744 = 35,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,752x = 35,744 × 35,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,752x = 1,277,633,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,633,536/26,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,758.43

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