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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,792 and 34,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,792 and 34,804 is: 45,211.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,792 : 34,804 = 34,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,792/34,804 = 34,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,792x = 34,804 × 34,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,792x = 1,211,318,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,318,416/26,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,211.94

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