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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,858 and 40,879

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,858 and 40,879 is: 62,219.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,858 : 40,879 = 40,879 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,858/40,879 = 40,879/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,858x = 40,879 × 40,879
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,858x = 1,671,092,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,092,641/26,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,219.55

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