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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,868 and 46,638

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,868 and 46,638 is: 80,955.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,868 : 46,638 = 46,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,868/46,638 = 46,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,868x = 46,638 × 46,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,868x = 2,175,103,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,103,044/26,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,955.15

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