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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,817 and 38,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,817 and 38,310 is: 54,728.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,817 : 38,310 = 38,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,817/38,310 = 38,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,817x = 38,310 × 38,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,817x = 1,467,656,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,656,100/26,817
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,728.57

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