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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,807.63 and 35,251.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,807.63 and 35,251.88 is: 46,356.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,807.63 : 35,251.88 = 35,251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,807.63/35,251.88 = 35,251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,807.63x = 35,251.88 × 35,251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,807.63x = 1,242,694,691.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,694,691.02/26,807.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,356.02

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