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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,770 and 35,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,770 and 35,775 is: 47,809.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,770 : 35,775 = 35,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,770/35,775 = 35,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,770x = 35,775 × 35,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,770x = 1,279,850,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,850,625/26,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,809.14

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