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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,848 and 29,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,848 and 29,440 is: 32,282.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,848 : 29,440 = 29,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,848/29,440 = 29,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,848x = 29,440 × 29,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,848x = 866,713,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,713,600/26,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,282.24

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