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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,794 and 58,691

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,794 and 58,691 is: 128,559.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,794 : 58,691 = 58,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,794/58,691 = 58,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,794x = 58,691 × 58,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,794x = 3,444,633,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,444,633,481/26,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,559.88

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