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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,869 and 35,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,869 and 35,860 is: 47,859.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,869 : 35,860 = 35,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,869/35,860 = 35,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,869x = 35,860 × 35,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,869x = 1,285,939,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,939,600/26,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,859.60

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