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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,860 and 37,758

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,860 and 37,758 is: 53,077.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,860 : 37,758 = 37,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,860/37,758 = 37,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,860x = 37,758 × 37,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,860x = 1,425,666,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,666,564/26,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,077.68

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